Saliya - Murwara Or Katni, Katni

Saliya is a village situated in the Murwara Or Katni tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from Katni and around 18 km from Katni. Salaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saliya is 488166. The village covers a total geographical area of 826.41 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Saliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barwara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saliya

As per Census 2011, Saliya village has a total population of 1,394 people, consisting of 697 males and 697 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 683 literate and 711 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 549 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saliya

Saliya 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 Saliya

Saliya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhalwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Saliya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saliya

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

Health Facilities in Saliya

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

FAQs about Saliya