Salka - Kota, Bilaspur

Salka is a village situated in the Kota tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kota and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Salka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salka is 437999. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.32 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Kota is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Salka

According to the 2011 Census, Salka village had a total population of 1,195 people, including 590 males and 605 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.58%, with male literacy at 72.53% and female literacy at 46.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 654.

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

Nearby Villages of Salka

Salka 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 Salka

Salka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kota to Salka is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Salka is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salka

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

Health Facilities in Salka

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

FAQs about Salka