Lanji - Mahur, Nanded

Lanji is a village situated in the Mahur tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Mahoor and around 127 km from Nanded. Lanji village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanji is 544106. The village covers a total geographical area of 571.09 hectares and falls under the 431721 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Lanji

According to the 2011 Census, Lanji village had a total population of 1,211 people, including 613 males and 598 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.74%, with male literacy at 91.13% and female literacy at 74.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Lanji

Lanji 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 Lanji

Lanji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari, while the nearest airport is Nanded 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 Kinwat to Lanji is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Lanji is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lanji

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

Health Facilities in Lanji

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

FAQs about Lanji