Indian Village Directory

Salkhand Village

Salkhand is an inhabited village in Basna Sub-district of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 445645, the Census 2011 record lists 1,545 people in 374 households and the reported area is 501.62 hectares. The local references include Salkhand Gram Panchayat, Basna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Basna at about 35 km.

In short:

Salkhand is a village in Basna Sub-district, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 445645 and 1,545 people in 374 households.

Village Code445645
Population1,545
Households374
Area501.62 hectares
Nearest TownBasna

Detailed village profile

Salkhand at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,545 people, 501.62 hectares of reported area and Basna as the nearest town reference for Salkhand, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Chhattisgarh
District Mahasamund
Sub-district Basna
CD Block BASNA
Gram Panchayat SALKHAND
  • Salkhand falls under Basna Sub-district in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh.
  • The Census village code is 445645.
  • The record lists 1,545 people living in 374 households.
  • The reported village area is 501.62 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Basna.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Salkhand
Census Village Code
445645
State
Chhattisgarh
State Census Code
22
District
Mahasamund
District Census Code
411
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Basna
Sub-district Census Code
03339
CD Block
Basna
Gram Panchayat
Salkhand
Households
374
Population
1,545
Male Population
743
Female Population
802
Sex Ratio
1,079.41
Area
501.62 hectares
Area
5.02 sq km
Nearest Town
Basna
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
493558
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 308 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.13 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.16% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 26.41% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salkhand in the official administrative record. Census village code 445645, Salkhand Gram Panchayat and Basna CD Block.

State Census Code
22
District Census Code
411
Sub-district Census Code
03339
Village Census Code
445645
CD Block Code
0106
CD Block Name
Basna
Gram Panchayat Name
Salkhand

Location and Distance

Basna is the nearest town listed for Salkhand, about 35 km away. Mahasamund is listed as the district headquarters at about 120 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Basna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Mahasamund
Distance from District Headquarter
120 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Basna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Basna
Distance within State/UT
35 km
Nearest Town
Basna
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
501.62 hectares
Area
5.02 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,545 people in 374 households, with 743 male residents and 802 female residents. The average household size is 4.13, and SC share is 8.16% and ST share is 26.41% for Salkhand. Population density works out to about 308 people per sq km.

Total Households
374
Total Population
1,545
Male Population
743
Female Population
802
Sex Ratio
1,079.41
Average Household Size
4.13
SC Population
126
SC Male Population
60
SC Female Population
66
SC Population Share
8.16
ST Population
408
ST Male Population
194
ST Female Population
214
ST Population Share
26.41
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Salkhand list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Salkhand. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Salkhand include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Salkhand include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Salkhand include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Salkhand is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 15 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salkhand show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Kedney-Bean and Black Gram and net sown area is 300 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Kedney-Bean
Agricultural Commodities Third
Black Gram
Forest Area In Hectares
61.42 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
32.57
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
33.51 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
70.12 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
300.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Salkhand

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
21
Banks in Matched Records
14
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 14 67%
CRM 7 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 24%
Central Bank of India 4 19%
Bank of Baroda 1 4.8%
Canara Bank 1 4.8%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 4.8%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Saraipali, Dist - Mahasamund C/O- Sanjay Sharma, Opp. Bus Stand Main Road, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 493558 Mahasamund Pithora Saraipali Bazar Para, Main Road, Idbi Bank Ltd, Near New Mandi, Saraipali, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Canara Bank ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Padampur Road, Saraipali Saraipali, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Central Bank of India ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Saraipali P. O. Saraipali, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) At Bastisarapali Chowk Saraipali, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Saraipali (Np) Main Road, Saraipali Ground Floor, Ward No. 7, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Central Bank of India ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Balouda Baloda Baloda, 493558, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558
Central Bank of India ATM 493558 Mahasamund Saraipali Toresingha Toresingha Toresingha, Teh.saraipali, 493558, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, 493558

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salkhand village located?

Salkhand is in Basna Sub-district of Mahasamund district in Chhattisgarh, India.

Which district is Salkhand village in?

Salkhand village is in Mahasamund district.

Which state is Salkhand village in?

Salkhand village is in Chhattisgarh.

Which sub-district is Salkhand under?

Salkhand comes under Basna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Salkhand?

The Census village code of Salkhand is 445645.

Which Gram Panchayat is Salkhand under?

Salkhand is listed under SALKHAND Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is BASNA.

What is the population of Salkhand village?

The village record lists 1,545 people and 374 households for Salkhand.

How many households are in Salkhand village?

The village record lists 374 households for Salkhand.

What is the male and female population of Salkhand?

The record lists 743 male residents and 802 female residents for Salkhand.

What is the sex ratio of Salkhand village?

The sex ratio of Salkhand is 1,079.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salkhand village?

The reported geographical area of Salkhand is 501.62 hectares.

What is the population density of Salkhand village?

The approximate population density of Salkhand is 308 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salkhand?

The nearest town listed for Salkhand is Basna, about 35 km away.

How far is Salkhand from the district headquarters?

Salkhand is about 120 km from Mahasamund, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salkhand from the sub-district headquarters?

Salkhand is about 35 km from Basna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Salkhand?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Salkhand.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Salkhand?

For Salkhand, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Kedney-Bean and Black Gram and net sown area is 300 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Salkhand?

The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Salkhand. These records include 14 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.