Salhepur - Berla, Bemetara

Salhepur is a village situated in the Berla tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Berla and around 65 km from Durg. Danganiya (kh) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salhepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhepur is 442267. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.28 hectares and falls under the 491331 pincode. Devkar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Salhepur

According to the 2011 Census, Salhepur village had a total population of 370 people, including 185 males and 185 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.57%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 62.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhepur

Salhepur 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 Salhepur

Salhepur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumhari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devkar to Salhepur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Salhepur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhepur

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

Health Facilities in Salhepur

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

FAQs about Salhepur