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

According to the 2011 Census, Salkni village had a total population of 702 people, including 365 males and 337 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.05%, with male literacy at 72.70% and female literacy at 60.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

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