Salempur - Barun, Aurangabad

Salempur is a village situated in the Barun subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barun and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kanchanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salempur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salempur is 253708. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 824112 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Salempur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salempur

As per Census 2011, Salempur village has a total population of 148 people, consisting of 74 males and 74 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salempur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1487474
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291118
Scheduled Castes (SC)1085157
Literate Population764828
Illiterate Population722646

Nearby Villages of Salempur

Salempur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamalpurSouth-East1.39 km
Charan KalanSouth-West1.43 km
IngunahiSouth1.52 km
KachanpurNorth1.94 km
Adma RastipurNorth-West2.07 km
GangaharSouth2.10 km
AjaniaEast2.36 km
KusaEast2.46 km
Kashri BigahaNorth-West2.52 km
MahdewaSouth-West2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salempur

Salempur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagahabishunpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Salempur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salempur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salempur village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Salempur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salempur village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Salempur

Where is Salempur located?

Salempur village is located in Barun Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salempur?

The Gram Panchayat of Salempur is Kanchanpur.

What is the pincode of Salempur?

The pincode of Salempur is 824112.

What is the population of Salempur?

Salempur has a total population of 148, including 74 males and 74 females.

How many households are there in Salempur?

There are 22 households in Salempur.

What is the literacy rate in Salempur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salempur is 51.35%. Male literacy is 64.86% and female literacy is 37.84%.