Salkni - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Salkni is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Salakhni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salkni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salkni is 494283. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.06 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salkni

As per Census 2011, Salkni village has a total population of 702 people, consisting of 365 males and 337 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 289 illiterate residents. Additionally, 80 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 119 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salkni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Salkni

Salkni 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 Salkni

Salkni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samaswara, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Salkni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Salkni is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salkni

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

Health Facilities in Salkni

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

FAQs about Salkni