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Salai Village

Salai is an inhabited village in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495483, the Census 2011 record lists 439 people in 86 households and the reported area is 299.45 hectares. The local references include Pandhurna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pandhurna at about 35 km.

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Quick answer: Salai is a village in Pandhurna Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495483 and 439 people in 86 households.
Village Code495483
Population439
Households86
Area299.45 hectares
Nearest TownPandhurna

Key Village Facts

Village
Salai
Census Village Code
495483
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pandhurna
Sub-district Census Code
03658
CD Block
Pandhurna
Households
86
Population
439
Male Population
227
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
933.92
Area
299.45 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Pandhurna
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Salai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 439 people, 299.45 hectares of reported area and Pandhurna as the nearest town reference for Salai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChhindwara
Sub-districtPandhurna
CD BlockPandhurna
  • Salai falls under Pandhurna Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 495483.
  • The record lists 439 people living in 86 households.
  • The reported village area is 299.45 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pandhurna.
  • 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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density146.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.83%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share82.92%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salai in the official administrative record. Census village code 495483 and Pandhurna CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03658
Village Census Code
495483
CD Block Code
0248
CD Block Name
Pandhurna

Location and Distance

Pandhurna is the nearest town listed for Salai, about 35 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pandhurna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
70 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pandhurna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
35 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pandhurna
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
299.45 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 439 people in 86 households, with 227 male residents and 212 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 6.83% and ST share is 82.92% for Salai. Population density works out to about 146.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
86
Total Population
439
Male Population
227
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
933.92
Average Household Size
5.1
SC Population
30
SC Male Population
12
SC Female Population
18
SC Population Share
6.83
ST Population
364
ST Male Population
192
ST Female Population
172
ST Population Share
82.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Salai list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Salai is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 11 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salai show that net sown area is 191.47 hectares and irrigated land is 32.87 hectares (17.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
12.83 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.58
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
27.06 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
21.38 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
19.93 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
191.47
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
158.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
32.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salai village located?

Salai is in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Salai village in?

Salai village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Salai village in?

Salai village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Salai under?

Salai comes under Pandhurna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Salai?

The Census village code of Salai is 495483.

What is the population of Salai village?

The village record lists 439 people and 86 households for Salai.

How many households are in Salai village?

The village record lists 86 households for Salai.

What is the male and female population of Salai?

The record lists 227 male residents and 212 female residents for Salai.

What is the sex ratio of Salai village?

The sex ratio of Salai is 933.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salai village?

The reported geographical area of Salai is 299.45 hectares.

What is the population density of Salai village?

The approximate population density of Salai is 146.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salai?

The nearest town listed for Salai is Pandhurna, about 35 km away.

How far is Salai from the district headquarters?

Salai is about 70 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salai from the sub-district headquarters?

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

What education facilities are listed for Salai?

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

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

For Salai, net sown area is 191.47 hectares and irrigated land is 32.87 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Salai.

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.