Salhepali - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Salhepali is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kotrimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salhepali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhepali is 434724. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.55 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salhepali

According to the 2011 Census, Salhepali village had a total population of 752 people, including 379 males and 373 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.91%, with male literacy at 75.54% and female literacy at 52.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhepali

Salhepali 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 Salhepali

Salhepali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Salhepali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Salhepali is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhepali

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

Health Facilities in Salhepali

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

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