Lanjhi - Pipariya, Narmadapuram

Lanjhi is a village situated in the Pipariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from Pipariya and around 83 km from Hoshangabad. Lanjhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanjhi is 487862. The village covers a total geographical area of 791.51 hectares and falls under the 461775 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Lanjhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Lanjhi

According to the 2011 Census, Lanjhi village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 708 males and 665 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.38%, with male literacy at 81.96% and female literacy at 56.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,373708665
Child Population (0–6 yrs)217115102
Scheduled Castes (SC)350180170
Scheduled Tribes (ST)965244
Literate Population802486316
Illiterate Population571222349

Nearby Villages of Lanjhi

Lanjhi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NandwadaEast2.13 km
BoriSouth2.27 km
SarraNorth-West2.43 km
BuchalNorth2.48 km
RechhedaWest2.77 km
Amadeh RytSouth-East2.99 km
MadhoSouth3.25 km
Bans KhedaNorth3.70 km
PanariSouth-West3.72 km
Ghoghari MatthaEast4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lanjhi

Lanjhi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Lanjhi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Lanjhi is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lanjhi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lanjhi village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Lanjhi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lanjhi village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Lanjhi

Where is Lanjhi located?

Lanjhi village is located in Pipariya Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lanjhi?

Lanjhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lanjhi?

The pincode of Lanjhi is 461775.

What is the population of Lanjhi?

Lanjhi had a total population of 1,373, including 708 males and 665 females.

How many households are there in Lanjhi?

Lanjhi had 278 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lanjhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lanjhi was 69.38%. Male literacy was 81.96% and female literacy was 56.13%.