Saheli - Itarsi, Narmadapuram

Saheli is a village situated in the Itarsi tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from Itarsi and around 38 km from Hoshangabad. Saheli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saheli is 487366. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.19 hectares and falls under the 461111 pincode. Itarsi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Saheli

According to the 2011 Census, Saheli village had a total population of 1,470 people, including 763 males and 707 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.33%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 66.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 362, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 472.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,470763707
Child Population (0–6 yrs)228116112
Scheduled Castes (SC)362189173
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472236236
Literate Population948553395
Illiterate Population522210312

Nearby Villages of Saheli

Saheli 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)
Kasda KhurdWest1.74 km
Hiran ChapdaSouth-East2.77 km
KeslaNorth-East2.88 km
TakuNorth3.70 km
Kasda RytSouth3.89 km
DhansaiNorth5.36 km
ChoukipuraSouth-East6.21 km
ChartekraSouth6.61 km
KohdaSouth-West6.66 km
AmjhiraNorth-East6.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saheli

Saheli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kala Akhar, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Itarsi to Saheli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Saheli is about 38 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 Saheli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saheli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Saheli

Where is Saheli located?

Saheli village is located in Itarsi Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Saheli?

Saheli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saheli?

The pincode of Saheli is 461111.

What is the population of Saheli?

Saheli had a total population of 1,470, including 763 males and 707 females.

How many households are there in Saheli?

Saheli had 291 households.

What is the literacy rate in Saheli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saheli was 76.33%. Male literacy was 85.47% and female literacy was 66.39%.