Salikjhiriya - Dongargaon, Rajnandgaon

Salikjhiriya is a village situated in the Dongargaon tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargaon and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Salikjhitiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salikjhiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salikjhiriya is 441175. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.23 hectares and falls under the 491441 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Salikjhiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Salikjhiriya village had a total population of 845 people, including 431 males and 414 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.72%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 70.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Salikjhiriya

Salikjhiriya 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 Salikjhiriya

Salikjhiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakal, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Salikjhiriya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Salikjhiriya is about 18 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 Salikjhiriya

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

Health Facilities in Salikjhiriya

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

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