Salar - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Salar is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Sarangarh and around 64 km from Raigarh. Salar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salar is 435464. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.64 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Salar

According to the 2011 Census, Salar village had a total population of 852 people, including 418 males and 434 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 82.48% and female literacy at 65.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Salar

Salar 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 Salar

Salar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Salar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Salar is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salar

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

Health Facilities in Salar

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

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