Salona - Chikhaldara, Amravati
Salona is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Salona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salona is 531657. The village covers a total geographical area of 556 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Salona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Salona
As per Census 2011, Salona village has a total population of 1,967 people, consisting of 1,027 males and 940 females. The village has 396 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,330 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,543 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salona are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,967 | 1,027 | 940 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 256 | 134 | 122 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 70 | 39 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,543 | 803 | 740 |
| Literate Population | 1,330 | 777 | 553 |
| Illiterate Population | 637 | 250 | 387 |
Nearby Villages of Salona
Salona is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Salona
Salona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Salona is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Salona is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salona
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salona village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Salona
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salona village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Salona
Where is Salona located?
Salona village is located in Chikhaldara Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salona?
Salona is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Salona?
The pincode of Salona is 444807.
What is the population of Salona?
Salona has a total population of 1,967, including 1,027 males and 940 females.
How many households are there in Salona?
There are 396 households in Salona.
What is the literacy rate in Salona?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salona is 67.62%. Male literacy is 75.66% and female literacy is 58.83%.