Salangtola Chak - Dhanora, Gadchiroli

Salangtola Chak is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Muska serves as the Village Panchayat for Salangtola Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salangtola Chak is 538871. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.61 hectares and falls under the 442606 pincode. Gadchiroli is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Salangtola Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Armori Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salangtola Chak

According to the 2011 Census, Salangtola Chak village had a total population of 25 people, including 11 males and 14 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 1,273 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.59%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Salangtola Chak

Salangtola Chak 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 Salangtola Chak

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Salangtola Chak. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadchiroli to Salangtola Chak is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Salangtola Chak is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salangtola Chak

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

Health Facilities in Salangtola Chak

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

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