Salpha - Sargaon, Mungeli

Salpha is a village situated in the Sargaon tehsil of Mungeli district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from Pathariya and around 25 km from Bilaspur. Salfa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salpha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salpha is 438497. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.92 hectares and falls under the 495224 pincode. Sargaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Salpha

According to the 2011 Census, Salpha village had a total population of 1,747 people, including 869 males and 878 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.18%, with male literacy at 67.59% and female literacy at 40.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Salpha

Salpha 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 Salpha

Salpha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dagori, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sargaon to Salpha is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Salpha is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salpha

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

Health Facilities in Salpha

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

FAQs about Salpha