Salhe - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Salhe is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Salhe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhe is 447581. The village covers a total geographical area of 1085.26 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salhe

According to the 2011 Census, Salhe village had a total population of 1,715 people, including 845 males and 870 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.75%, with male literacy at 80.48% and female literacy at 59.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,288.

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

Salhe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Salhe is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Salhe is about 63 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 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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