Salhe - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Salhe is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 9 km from Sarangarh and around 61 km from Raigarh. Salhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhe is 435480. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.59 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salhe

According to the 2011 Census, Salhe village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 613 males and 643 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.37%, with male literacy at 86.07% and female literacy at 59.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Salhe. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Salhe is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Salhe is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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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