Saloni - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Saloni is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Palari and around 85 km from Raipur. Saloni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saloni is 443958. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.1 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Saloni

According to the 2011 Census, Saloni village had a total population of 2,575 people, including 1,320 males and 1,255 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 54.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 542.

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

Nearby Villages of Saloni

Saloni 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 Saloni

Saloni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Saloni is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Saloni is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saloni

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

Health Facilities in Saloni

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

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