Salhi - Ramanujnagar, Surajpur

Salhi is a village situated in the Ramanujnagar tehsil of Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from Ramanujnagar and around 55 km from Ambikapur. Salhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhi is 432845. The village covers a total geographical area of 939.29 hectares and falls under the 497333 pincode. Surajpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Salhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Salhi

According to the 2011 Census, Salhi village had a total population of 2,236 people, including 1,148 males and 1,088 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.81%, with male literacy at 69.76% and female literacy at 38.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,393.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhi

Salhi 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 Salhi

Salhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bishrampur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surajpur to Salhi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Salhi is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhi

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

Health Facilities in Salhi

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

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