Salkanpur - Rehti, Sehore

Salkanpur is a village situated in the Rehti tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rehti and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Salkanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salkanpur is 483590. The village covers a total geographical area of 632.17 hectares and falls under the 466446 pincode. Rehti is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Salkanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Salkanpur village had a total population of 1,854 people, including 1,013 males and 841 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 830 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.14%, with male literacy at 79.62% and female literacy at 60.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Salkanpur

Salkanpur 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 Salkanpur

Salkanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Midghat, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rehti to Salkanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Salkanpur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salkanpur

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

Health Facilities in Salkanpur

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

FAQs about Salkanpur