Saloni - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Saloni is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Saloni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saloni is 440544. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.22 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Saloni

According to the 2011 Census, Saloni village had a total population of 1,175 people, including 575 males and 600 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.17%, with male literacy at 84.02% and female literacy at 64.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Saloni

Saloni 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 Saloni

Saloni 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 Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Saloni is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Saloni 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 Saloni

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

Health Facilities in Saloni

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

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