Lawajhir - Gairatganj, Raisen

Lawajhir is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Lawajhir village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lawajhir is 483909. The village covers a total geographical area of 660 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lawajhir

According to the 2011 Census, Lawajhir village had a total population of 598 people, including 315 males and 283 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.08%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 71.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Lawajhir

Lawajhir 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 Lawajhir

Lawajhir is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Lawajhir is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Lawajhir is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lawajhir

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

Health Facilities in Lawajhir

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

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