Lathgaon - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Lathgaon is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Lathgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lathgaon is 490675. The village covers a total geographical area of 1078.87 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Lathgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lathgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Lathgaon village had a total population of 2,422 people, including 1,271 males and 1,151 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.11%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 62.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 308, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Lathgaon

Lathgaon 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Lathgaon

Lathgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Lathgaon is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Lathgaon is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lathgaon

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

Health Facilities in Lathgaon

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

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