Salema is an inhabited village in Dhanora Sub-district of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 496344, the Census 2011 record lists 678 people in 149 households and the reported area is 273.99 hectares. The local references include Dhanora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Seoni at about 90 km.
In short:
Salema is a village in Dhanora Sub-district, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 496344 and 678 people in 149 households.
Village Code496344
Population678
Households149
Area273.99 hectares
Nearest TownSeoni
Detailed village profile
Salema at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 678 people, 273.99 hectares of reported area and Seoni as the nearest town reference for Salema, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Salema falls under Dhanora Sub-district in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 496344.
The record lists 678 people living in 149 households.
The reported village area is 273.99 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Seoni.
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
Salema
Census Village Code
496344
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Seoni
District Census Code
456
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dhanora
Sub-district Census Code
03662
CD Block
Dhanora
Households
149
Population
678
Male Population
374
Female Population
304
Sex Ratio
812.83
Area
273.99 hectares
Area
2.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Seoni
Nearest Town Distance
90 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 Density247.45 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.55 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.6%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share11.36%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.4%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Salema in the official administrative record. Census village code 496344 and Dhanora CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
456
Sub-district Census Code
03662
Village Census Code
496344
CD Block Code
0252
CD Block Name
Dhanora
Location and Distance
Seoni is the nearest town listed for Salema, about 90 km away. Seoni is listed as the district headquarters at about 90 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Dhanora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
40 km
District Headquarter
Seoni
Distance from District Headquarter
90 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Seoni
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
90 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Seoni
Distance from Nearest Town
90 km
Total Geographical Area
273.99 hectares
Area
2.74 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 678 people in 149 households, with 374 male residents and 304 female residents. The average household size is 4.55, and SC share is 14.6% and ST share is 11.36% for Salema. Population density works out to about 247.45 people per sq km.
Total Households
149
Total Population
678
Male Population
374
Female Population
304
Sex Ratio
812.83
Average Household Size
4.55
SC Population
99
SC Male Population
53
SC Female Population
46
SC Population Share
14.6
ST Population
77
ST Male Population
45
ST Female Population
32
ST Population Share
11.36
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Salema 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Salema 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Salema include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Salema include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Salema 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 Salema show that net sown area is 218.4 hectares and irrigated land is 7.4 hectares (3.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
19.69
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
18.3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5.6 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
218.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
211 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.4
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.