Indian Village Directory

Salai Village

Salai is an inhabited village in Seoni-Malwa Sub-district of Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 487260, the Census 2011 record lists 318 people in 59 households and the reported area is 180.96 hectares. The local references include Seoni-Malwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Seoni Malwa at about 21 km.

In short:

Salai is a village in Seoni-Malwa Sub-district, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 487260 and 318 people in 59 households.

Village Code487260
Population318
Households59
Area180.96 hectares
Nearest TownSeoni Malwa

Detailed village profile

Salai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 318 people, 180.96 hectares of reported area and Seoni Malwa as the nearest town reference for Salai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Hoshangabad
Sub-district Seoni-Malwa
CD Block Seoni-Malwa
  • Salai falls under Seoni-Malwa Sub-district in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 487260.
  • The record lists 318 people living in 59 households.
  • The reported village area is 180.96 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Seoni Malwa.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Salai
Census Village Code
487260
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Hoshangabad
District Census Code
449
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Seoni-Malwa
Sub-district Census Code
03612
CD Block
Seoni-Malwa
Households
59
Population
318
Male Population
167
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
904.19
Area
180.96 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km
Nearest Town
Seoni Malwa
Nearest Town Distance
21 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 175.73 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.39 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 1.89% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.11% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 62.2% 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 487260 and Seoni-Malwa CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
449
Sub-district Census Code
03612
Village Census Code
487260
CD Block Code
0196
CD Block Name
Seoni-Malwa

Location and Distance

Seoni Malwa is the nearest town listed for Salai, about 21 km away. Hoshangabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Seoni Malwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Hoshangabad
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Seoni Malwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Seoni Malwa
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
180.96 hectares
Area
1.81 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 318 people in 59 households, with 167 male residents and 151 female residents. The average household size is 5.39, and SC share is 1.89% and ST share is 98.11% for Salai. Population density works out to about 175.73 people per sq km.

Total Households
59
Total Population
318
Male Population
167
Female Population
151
Sex Ratio
904.19
Average Household Size
5.39
SC Population
6
SC Male Population
4
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
1.89
ST Population
312
ST Male Population
163
ST Female Population
149
ST Population Share
98.11
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 and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20.65 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Salai 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salai show that net sown area is 67 hectares and irrigated land is 41.65 hectares (62.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
90.11 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.46
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
10.32 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7.61 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.46 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
67.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
41.65
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
21 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salai village located?

Salai is in Seoni-Malwa Sub-district of Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Salai village in?

Salai village is in Hoshangabad district.

Which state is Salai village in?

Salai village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Salai under?

Salai comes under Seoni-Malwa 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 487260.

What is the population of Salai village?

The village record lists 318 people and 59 households for Salai.

How many households are in Salai village?

The village record lists 59 households for Salai.

What is the male and female population of Salai?

The record lists 167 male residents and 151 female residents for Salai.

What is the sex ratio of Salai village?

The sex ratio of Salai is 904.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salai village?

The reported geographical area of Salai is 180.96 hectares.

What is the population density of Salai village?

The approximate population density of Salai is 175.73 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 Seoni Malwa, about 21 km away.

How far is Salai from the district headquarters?

Salai is about 66 km from Hoshangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salai from the sub-district headquarters?

Salai is about 21 km from Seoni Malwa, 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 67 hectares and irrigated land is 41.65 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.