Salhebhat(Makdi) - Kanker, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Salhebhat(Makdi) is a village situated in the Kanker tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Kanker, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kokdi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salhebhat(Makdi) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhebhat(Makdi) is 447780. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.12 hectares and falls under the 494334 pincode. Kanker is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Salhebhat(Makdi) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanker Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Salhebhat(Makdi)

As per Census 2011, Salhebhat(Makdi) village has a total population of 329 people, consisting of 159 males and 170 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 157 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salhebhat(Makdi) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population329159170
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492425
Scheduled Castes (SC)1266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)204103101
Literate Population1729874
Illiterate Population1576196

Nearby Villages of Salhebhat(Makdi)

Salhebhat(Makdi) 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mudpar (subhiya)North-East1.13 km
KokadiSouth1.42 km
NaraSouth-East2.25 km
TarasgaonNorth-West2.28 km
Nawagaon(nathiya)South-West2.54 km
KuranaNorth-East2.99 km
ShahawadaNorth-East3.11 km
BagodarSouth-East3.28 km
GaurgaonWest3.63 km
TelgaraWest3.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salhebhat(Makdi)

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Salhebhat(Makdi). The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanker to Salhebhat(Makdi) is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Salhebhat(Makdi) is about 12 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 Salhebhat(Makdi)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Salhebhat(Makdi)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Salhebhat(Makdi)

Where is Salhebhat(Makdi) located?

Salhebhat(Makdi) village is located in Kanker Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salhebhat(Makdi)?

The Gram Panchayat of Salhebhat(Makdi) is Kokdi.

What is the pincode of Salhebhat(Makdi)?

The pincode of Salhebhat(Makdi) is 494334.

What is the population of Salhebhat(Makdi)?

Salhebhat(Makdi) has a total population of 329, including 159 males and 170 females.

How many households are there in Salhebhat(Makdi)?

There are 68 households in Salhebhat(Makdi).

What is the literacy rate in Salhebhat(Makdi)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salhebhat(Makdi) is 52.28%. Male literacy is 61.64% and female literacy is 43.53%.