Salani Village - Bhothiya, Sakti

Salani is a village situated in the Bhothiya tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Jaijaipur and around 50 km from Janjgir. Salani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salani is 437343. The village covers a total geographical area of 395.95 hectares and falls under the 495690 pincode. Jaijaipur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Salani

As per Census 2011, Salani village has a total population of 2,207 people, consisting of 1,103 males and 1,104 females. The village has 474 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,302 literate and 905 illiterate residents. Additionally, 754 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salani

Salani 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 Salani

Salani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaijaipur to Salani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Salani is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salani

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

Health Facilities in Salani

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

FAQs about Salani