Salka - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Salka is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Salka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salka is 433116. The village covers a total geographical area of 1005.39 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salka

According to the 2011 Census, Salka village had a total population of 3,343 people, including 1,682 males and 1,661 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.86%, with male literacy at 71.07% and female literacy at 48.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 224, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,443.

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

Nearby Villages of Salka

Salka 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 Salka

Salka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.4 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Salka

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

Health Facilities in Salka

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

FAQs about Salka