Salhe Tola - Chhuriya, Rajnandgaon

Salhe Tola is a village situated in the Chhuriya tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhuriya and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Salhetola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salhe Tola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhe Tola is 440951. The village covers a total geographical area of 609.76 hectares and falls under the 491558 pincode. Chhuria is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Salhe Tola

As per Census 2011, Salhe Tola village has a total population of 1,658 people, consisting of 833 males and 825 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,028 literate and 630 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 883 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salhe Tola are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,658833825
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20711394
Scheduled Castes (SC)291415
Scheduled Tribes (ST)883449434
Literate Population1,028577451
Illiterate Population630256374

Nearby Villages of Salhe Tola

Salhe Tola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JangalpurSouth-East2.19 km
Chhita KasaSouth-East2.65 km
MatekhedaSouth-West2.66 km
Bairagi BhendiNorth-East2.80 km
Dharmu TolaWest2.80 km
Diwan TolaNorth3.00 km
LammetaNorth-West3.88 km
Kesho TolaNorth-West3.91 km
GahirabhediEast4.13 km
Pandri PathraSouth-East4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salhe Tola

Salhe Tola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paniajob, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhuria to Salhe Tola is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Salhe Tola is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhe Tola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Salhe Tola

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 Tola village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Salhe Tola

Where is Salhe Tola located?

Salhe Tola village is located in Chhuriya Tehsil, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salhe Tola?

The Gram Panchayat of Salhe Tola is Salhetola.

What is the pincode of Salhe Tola?

The pincode of Salhe Tola is 491558.

What is the population of Salhe Tola?

Salhe Tola has a total population of 1,658, including 833 males and 825 females.

How many households are there in Salhe Tola?

There are 305 households in Salhe Tola.

What is the literacy rate in Salhe Tola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salhe Tola is 62.00%. Male literacy is 69.27% and female literacy is 54.67%.