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

As per Census 2011, Salikjhiriya village has a total population of 845 people, consisting of 431 males and 414 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 565 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salikjhiriya are given below:

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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