Gangai Banjar - Chhapara, Seoni

Gangai Banjar is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Gangai Ryt. serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangai Banjar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangai Banjar is 496083. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.7 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gangai Banjar

According to the 2011 Census, Gangai Banjar village had a total population of 343 people, including 175 males and 168 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.01%, with male literacy at 68.24% and female literacy at 57.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangai Banjar

Gangai Banjar 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 Gangai Banjar

Public transport in the Gangai Banjar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jurtara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Gangai Banjar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Gangai Banjar is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangai Banjar

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

Health Facilities in Gangai Banjar

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

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