Salhetola - Charama, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Salhetola is a village situated in the Charama tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charama and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Salhetola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhetola is 447450. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.47 hectares and falls under the 494335 pincode. Charama is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Salhetola 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 Salhetola

According to the 2011 Census, Salhetola village had a total population of 946 people, including 476 males and 470 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.09%, with male literacy at 89.59% and female literacy at 60.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 508.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhetola

Salhetola 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 Salhetola

Salhetola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charama to Salhetola is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Salhetola is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhetola

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

Health Facilities in Salhetola

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

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