Lihida - Morshi, Amravati

Lihida is a village situated in the Morshi tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Morshi and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Lihida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lihida is 532301. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.5 hectares and falls under the 444707 pincode. Morshi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Lihida

As per Census 2011, Lihida village has a total population of 1,180 people, consisting of 600 males and 580 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 935 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 191 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,180600580
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1346173
Scheduled Castes (SC)974750
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1919893
Literate Population935505430
Illiterate Population24595150

Nearby Villages of Lihida

Lihida 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)
MunaimpurNorth1.68 km
ShahanawajpurWest2.12 km
InapurNorth-West2.19 km
Naya WathodaEast2.24 km
AkhatwadaSouth-East2.37 km
DaryapurNorth-West2.79 km
HashampurNorth-East3.36 km
LehegaonSouth-West3.67 km
AsonaNorth4.03 km
ShirkhedWest4.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lihida

Lihida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Astegaon, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morshi to Lihida is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Lihida is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lihida

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Lihida

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Lihida

Where is Lihida located?

Lihida village is located in Morshi Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lihida?

Lihida is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lihida?

The pincode of Lihida is 444707.

What is the population of Lihida?

Lihida has a total population of 1,180, including 600 males and 580 females.

How many households are there in Lihida?

There are 283 households in Lihida.

What is the literacy rate in Lihida?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lihida is 79.24%. Male literacy is 84.17% and female literacy is 74.14%.