Salihari - Tamnar, Raigarh

Salihari is a village situated in the Tamnar tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamnar and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kasdol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salihari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salihari is 434791. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.67 hectares and falls under the 496107 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Salihari

According to the 2011 Census, Salihari village had a total population of 311 people, including 161 males and 150 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.13%, with male literacy at 81.29% and female literacy at 46.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Salihari

Salihari 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 Salihari

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Salihari. The nearest railway station is Kirodimalnagar, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Salihari is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Salihari is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salihari

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

Health Facilities in Salihari

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

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