Salheghori - Nawagarh, Bemetara

Salheghori is a village situated in the Nawagarh tehsil of Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Nawagarh and around 103 km from Durg. Gangpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salheghori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salheghori is 441735. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.25 hectares and falls under the 491337 pincode. Nawagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Salheghori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Salheghori

According to the 2011 Census, Salheghori village had a total population of 425 people, including 221 males and 204 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.38%, with male literacy at 76.14% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population425221204
Child Population (0–6 yrs)744529
Scheduled Castes (SC)415215200
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population23313499
Illiterate Population19287105

Nearby Villages of Salheghori

Salheghori 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)
MurkutaWest1.32 km
GangpurNorth1.54 km
JogipurWest1.83 km
MadanpurEast2.03 km
DawanadihSouth-West2.49 km
HardiNorth-West2.56 km
JhalNorth-East2.70 km
Chakla KundaSouth-West2.81 km
BhimpuriSouth-West3.09 km
GhonthaWest3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salheghori

Salheghori is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhf, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawagarh to Salheghori is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Salheghori is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salheghori

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salheghori 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 Salheghori

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salheghori 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 Salheghori

Where is Salheghori located?

Salheghori village is located in Nawagarh Tehsil, Bemetara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Salheghori?

The Gram Panchayat of Salheghori is Gangpur.

What is the pincode of Salheghori?

The pincode of Salheghori is 491337.

What is the population of Salheghori?

Salheghori had a total population of 425, including 221 males and 204 females.

How many households are there in Salheghori?

Salheghori had 96 households.

What is the literacy rate in Salheghori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salheghori was 66.38%. Male literacy was 76.14% and female literacy was 56.57%.