Lanchor - Bhairunda, Sehore

Lanchor is a village situated in the Bhairunda tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from Nasrullaganj and around 63 km from Sehore. Lanchor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanchor is 483418. The village covers a total geographical area of 867.41 hectares and falls under the 466331 pincode. Nasrullaganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Lanchor

According to the 2011 Census, Lanchor village had a total population of 937 people, including 514 males and 423 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.59%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 49.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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 Population937514423
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1447470
Scheduled Castes (SC)274151123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18410282
Literate Population536360176
Illiterate Population401154247

Nearby Villages of Lanchor

Lanchor 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)
PanchorSouth-East1.98 km
BhadakuiSouth-West2.70 km
SunedNorth-West2.81 km
DhandiaSouth-East3.23 km
RatanpurNorth-East3.56 km
TikamodNorth3.81 km
BhimgaonSouth4.28 km
Nahar KhedaEast4.38 km
Chhidgaonmouji (chhitagaon)South-West4.68 km
HathighatSouth-East4.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lanchor

Lanchor 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 Choka, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nasrullaganj to Lanchor is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Lanchor 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 Lanchor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lanchor 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 Lanchor

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

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

FAQs about Lanchor

Where is Lanchor located?

Lanchor village is located in Bhairunda Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lanchor?

Lanchor is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lanchor?

The pincode of Lanchor is 466331.

What is the population of Lanchor?

Lanchor had a total population of 937, including 514 males and 423 females.

How many households are there in Lanchor?

Lanchor had 191 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lanchor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lanchor was 67.59%. Male literacy was 81.82% and female literacy was 49.86%.