Salhaya - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Salhaya is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Salhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salhaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhaya is 438518. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.03 hectares and falls under the 495115 pincode. Lormi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Salhaya

According to the 2011 Census, Salhaya village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 537 males and 530 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.53%, with male literacy at 73.79% and female literacy at 47.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhaya

Salhaya 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 Salhaya

Salhaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lormi to Salhaya is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Salhaya 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 Salhaya

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

Health Facilities in Salhaya

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

FAQs about Salhaya