Saldih - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Saldih is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Saldih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saldih is 445979. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.65 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Saldih

According to the 2011 Census, Saldih village had a total population of 1,206 people, including 628 males and 578 females, living in 350 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.37%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 65.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 473.

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

Nearby Villages of Saldih

Saldih 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 Saldih

Saldih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Saldih is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Saldih is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saldih

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

Health Facilities in Saldih

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

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