Salaiya - Churhat, Sidhi

Salaiya is a village situated in the Churhat tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Churhat and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Saliaya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaiya is 502565. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.74 hectares and falls under the 486661 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Salaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Salaiya village had a total population of 1,126 people, including 566 males and 560 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.55%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 55.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 114.

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

Nearby Villages of Salaiya

Salaiya 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 Salaiya

Salaiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Churhat to Salaiya is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Salaiya is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salaiya

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

Health Facilities in Salaiya

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

FAQs about Salaiya