Salhegarh village, Chhapara tehsil | Pincode 480884

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUNITA UIKEY

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LGD code: 496016
Pincode: 480884
Post office: Chhapara
Population: 573
Households: 153
Literacy rate: 50.3%
Sex ratio: 1170 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 347

Census 2011 · in context

How Salhegarh compares

By population, Salhegarh ranks #87 of 157 villages in Chhapara mandal.

Literacy rate

50.3%

−4.0% vs mandal average

Salhegarh: 50.3%
Chhapara mandal: 54.3%
Seoni district: 62.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,170

+194 vs mandal average

Salhegarh: 1,170
Chhapara mandal: 976

Household size

people per home

3.7

−0.6 vs mandal average

Salhegarh: 3.7
Chhapara mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Salhegarh at a glance

Salhegarh is a village of 573 people in 153 households (Census 2011) in Chhapara tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, the 87th-largest of 157 villages in Chhapara tehsil. Literacy is 50%, 4 points below the tehsil average of 54% and the sex ratio is 1,170 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 480884, served by Chhapara post office; the LGD village code is 496016. The sarpanch is SUNITA UIKEY, and the village votes in Amarwara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kamlesh Pratap Shah. The population is estimated at 676 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Salhegarh · this village	573	50%	—
Jogiwada · Chhapara	1,057	43%	—
Jamanpani Ryt. · Chhapara	398	43%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Salhegarh

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: LAKHNADON
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 47
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 226.52
Irrigated area (ha): 80.95
Forest area (ha): 51.13

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Salhegarh

LGD code: 496016
Pincode: 480884
Post office: Chhapara
Population (Census 2011): 573
Population (projected 2026): 676
Households: 153
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1170
Literacy rate: 50.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Chhindwara
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Amarwara
Member of Parliament: Vivek Kumar Sahu
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kamlesh Pratap Shah
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUNITA UIKEY
Block / Mandal: Chhapara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Seoni district level

Then & Now

Salhegarh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

573

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

676

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

153

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

180

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 573Census 2011
Households: 153Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1170 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6762026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1802026 projection
Active job cards: 1,96,333MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,35,529MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,212NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 73.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 56.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 96.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Seoni district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Seoni district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Seoni district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls

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Sep

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Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Sep

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MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far

Reported by Ground Report.

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One vote, four years: Madhya Pradesh High Court orders recount in sarpanch polls
The Indian Expressyesterday
Madhya Pradesh: September sugarcane planting puts focus on quality seed selection
ChiniMandiyesterday
MP Monsoon May Stay Active Till September 21, 33.1 Inches of Rain Recorded So Far
Ground Reportyesterday
Forest Land Diversion Recommended For Irrigation, Hydropower Projects In Madhya Pradesh
Swarajyayesterday
Rain spell to continue in MP till Sept 21: Monsoon in final phase but remains active; 33.1 inches rainfall ...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday
MoEFCC recommends forest land diversion for irrigation, hydro projects in Madhya Pradesh
The New Indian Express2 days ago

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What is the pincode of Salhegarh?

The pincode of Salhegarh, Chhapara tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh is 480884. The post office is Chhapara.

Which post office delivers to Salhegarh?

Mail for Salhegarh is delivered through Chhapara post office, pincode 480884, in Chhapara tehsil, Seoni district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Salhegarh located?

Salhegarh is a village in Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Salhegarh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Salhegarh village has a population of 573 across 153 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Salhegarh?

The current sarpanch of Salhegarh gram panchayat is SUNITA UIKEY.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salhegarh in?

Salhegarh falls under the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Salhegarh in?

Salhegarh falls under the Amarwara assembly constituency (AC #123) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Salhegarh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Salhegarh village is 50.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Salhegarh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Salhegarh village is 1170 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Salhegarh?

12 schemes currently match residents of Salhegarh, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Salhegarh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Salhegarh village is 496016.

How big is Salhegarh compared to other villages in Chhapara tehsil?

Salhegarh ranks 87 of 157 villages in Chhapara tehsil by Census 2011 population (573 residents).

Who is the MLA of Salhegarh?

Salhegarh falls under Amarwara assembly constituency (AC 123). The sitting MLA is Kamlesh Pratap Shah (INC).

Who is the MP for Salhegarh?

Salhegarh is in Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vivek Kumar Sahu (Vivek Kumar Sahu).

What is the population of Salhegarh in 2026?

Salhegarh is estimated at 676 people in 2026, up about 18% from 573 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Salhegarh in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Salhegarh in Seoni district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Salhegarh?

SUNITA UIKEY is the sarpanch of Salhegarh gram panchayat, Chhapara tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Chhapara tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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