Lahiya - Churhat, Sidhi

Lahiya is a village situated in the Churhat tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Churhat and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Lahiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lahiya is 502501. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.47 hectares and falls under the 486775 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Lahiya

According to the 2011 Census, Lahiya village had a total population of 1,186 people, including 555 males and 631 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.19%, with male literacy at 83.63% and female literacy at 59.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Lahiya

Lahiya 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 Lahiya

Lahiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Churhat to Lahiya is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Lahiya is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lahiya

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

Health Facilities in Lahiya

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

FAQs about Lahiya