Lanjhi - Baraily, Raisen

Lanjhi is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Dhanasari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lanjhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanjhi is 484506. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.76 hectares and falls under the 464668 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Lanjhi

According to the 2011 Census, Lanjhi village had a total population of 300 people, including 148 males and 152 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.95%, with male literacy at 75.42% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Lanjhi

Lanjhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sobhapur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Lanjhi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Lanjhi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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:

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:

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