Lamta - Dhanora, Seoni

Lamta is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Harrai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lamta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamta is 496375. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.55 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Lamta

As per Census 2011, Lamta village has a total population of 435 people, consisting of 236 males and 199 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 268 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lamta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population435236199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663630
Scheduled Castes (SC)382216
Scheduled Tribes (ST)268140128
Literate Population23714592
Illiterate Population19891107

Nearby Villages of Lamta

Lamta 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)
Manhori MalSouth-East1.97 km
SeluwaNorth2.08 km
BalpuraNorth-East2.27 km
HarraiSouth-West2.34 km
BamhanwadaWest2.42 km
BarelaNorth2.53 km
BhensanwahiNorth-West3.26 km
JatlapurSouth3.27 km
BandraNorth3.88 km
SemartalWest3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lamta

Lamta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khairee Halt, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Lamta is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Lamta is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamta

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

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

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

FAQs about Lamta

Where is Lamta located?

Lamta village is located in Dhanora Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lamta?

The Gram Panchayat of Lamta is Harrai.

What is the pincode of Lamta?

The pincode of Lamta is 480999.

What is the population of Lamta?

Lamta has a total population of 435, including 236 males and 199 females.

How many households are there in Lamta?

There are 84 households in Lamta.

What is the literacy rate in Lamta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lamta is 54.48%. Male literacy is 61.44% and female literacy is 46.23%.