Salhe - Kumarda, Rajnandgaon

Salhe is a village situated in the Kumarda tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Chhuriya and around 40 km from Rajnandgaon. Salhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhe is 441041. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.77 hectares and falls under the 491668 pincode. Dongargaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Salhe 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

According to the 2011 Census, Salhe village had a total population of 1,054 people, including 529 males and 525 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.95%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 64.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhe

Salhe 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 Salhe

Salhe 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 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargaon to Salhe is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Salhe is about 40 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 Salhe

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

Health Facilities in Salhe

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 village are given below:

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