Salhe Tarai - Pithora, Mahasamund

Salhe Tarai is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Khursipar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salhe Tarai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhe Tarai is 446458. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.05 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Salhe Tarai

According to the 2011 Census, Salhe Tarai village had a total population of 960 people, including 474 males and 486 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 84.29% and female literacy at 62.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhe Tarai

Salhe Tarai 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 Salhe Tarai

Salhe Tarai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Salhe Tarai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Salhe Tarai is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhe Tarai

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

Health Facilities in Salhe Tarai

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

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