Salhekapa - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Salhekapa is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Salhekapa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhekapa is 438569. The village covers a total geographical area of 443 hectares and falls under the 495113 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Salhekapa 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 Salhekapa

As per Census 2011, Salhekapa village has a total population of 1,351 people, consisting of 685 males and 666 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 583 literate and 768 illiterate residents. Additionally, 410 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salhekapa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Salhekapa

Salhekapa 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 Salhekapa

Salhekapa 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 Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Salhekapa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Salhekapa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhekapa

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

Health Facilities in Salhekapa

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

FAQs about Salhekapa