Indian Village Directory

Salkni Village

Salkni is an inhabited village in Chaurai Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 494283, the Census 2011 record lists 702 people in 147 households and the reported area is 589.06 hectares. The local references include Chaurai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chaurai Khas at about 15 km.

In short:

Salkni is a village in Chaurai Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 494283 and 702 people in 147 households.

Village Code494283
Population702
Households147
Area589.06 hectares
Nearest TownChaurai Khas

Detailed village profile

Salkni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 702 people, 589.06 hectares of reported area and Chaurai Khas as the nearest town reference for Salkni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chhindwara
Sub-district Chaurai
CD Block Chaurai
  • Salkni falls under Chaurai Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 494283.
  • The record lists 702 people living in 147 households.
  • The reported village area is 589.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chaurai Khas.
  • 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

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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
Salkni
Census Village Code
494283
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chaurai
Sub-district Census Code
03650
CD Block
Chaurai
Households
147
Population
702
Male Population
365
Female Population
337
Sex Ratio
923.29
Area
589.06 hectares
Area
5.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Chaurai Khas
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
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 119.17 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.78 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.4% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 16.95% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 24.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salkni in the official administrative record. Census village code 494283 and Chaurai CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03650
Village Census Code
494283
CD Block Code
0241
CD Block Name
Chaurai

Location and Distance

Chaurai Khas is the nearest town listed for Salkni, about 15 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chaurai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chaurai Khas
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Chaurai Khas
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
589.06 hectares
Area
5.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 702 people in 147 households, with 365 male residents and 337 female residents. The average household size is 4.78, and SC share is 11.4% and ST share is 16.95% for Salkni. Population density works out to about 119.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
147
Total Population
702
Male Population
365
Female Population
337
Sex Ratio
923.29
Average Household Size
4.78
SC Population
80
SC Male Population
43
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
11.4
ST Population
119
ST Male Population
64
ST Female Population
55
ST Population Share
16.95
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Salkni.

Tube Wells Borehole
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
16.78 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
117.02 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Salkni.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Salkni is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salkni show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 470.67 hectares and irrigated land is 117.02 hectares (24.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Soyabean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.6
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.06 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
26.43 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.16 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
28.36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
470.67
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
353.65 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
117.02

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 Salkni

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 60%
CRM 4 40%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 3 30%
State Bank of India 2 20%
Yes Bank Ltd. 2 20%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 10%
Punjab National Bank 1 10%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand Chand Main Road, Chand, Teh.amarwara, 480110, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 480116 Chhindwara Chaurai Kunda Kunda Chourai Amarwara Rd, at and Post-Kunda, Amarwara Teh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai, Dist. Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh - 480115. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Near Canara Bank Main Rd, Chhindwara…
Punjab National Bank ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Main Road Chourai Punjab National Bank Chourai, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115
State Bank of India ATM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand Chandrashekhar Ward Muaza Chand Bichhua Road Ward No 05, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Yes Bank Ltd. CRM 480110 Chhindwara Chaurai Chand New Bus Stand, Chand, Gr. Floor, Khasra No 473/43, Chand, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480110
Central Bank of India ATM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai Main Road, Chaurai, Teh.amarwara 480115, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115
State Bank of India CRM 480115 Chhindwara Chaurai Chaurai Khas (M) Chaurai Chourai.chhindwara, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, 480115

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 Salkni village located?

Salkni is in Chaurai Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Salkni village in?

Salkni village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Salkni village in?

Salkni village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Salkni under?

Salkni comes under Chaurai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Salkni?

The Census village code of Salkni is 494283.

What is the population of Salkni village?

The village record lists 702 people and 147 households for Salkni.

How many households are in Salkni village?

The village record lists 147 households for Salkni.

What is the male and female population of Salkni?

The record lists 365 male residents and 337 female residents for Salkni.

What is the sex ratio of Salkni village?

The sex ratio of Salkni is 923.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salkni village?

The reported geographical area of Salkni is 589.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Salkni village?

The approximate population density of Salkni is 119.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salkni?

The nearest town listed for Salkni is Chaurai Khas, about 15 km away.

How far is Salkni from the district headquarters?

Salkni is about 50 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salkni from the sub-district headquarters?

Salkni is about 15 km from Chaurai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Salkni?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Salkni.

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

For Salkni, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 470.67 hectares and irrigated land is 117.02 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Salkni. These records include 6 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Salkni.

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.