Salempur - Goh, Aurangabad

Salempur is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Hasampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salempur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salempur is 252957. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 37 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 Goh 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 1,038 people, consisting of 547 males and 491 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 663 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,038547491
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17610868
Scheduled Castes (SC)794435
Literate Population663377286
Illiterate Population375170205

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)
JhariSouth1.12 km
DhawahiEast1.31 km
TeapNorth1.50 km
Budhai KhurdNorth-East1.55 km
DanrwaWest2.08 km
BhauthahiSouth2.30 km
BudhaikalanNorth-East2.33 km
PipraSouth2.45 km
SakardihSouth-East2.78 km
EnrariNorth-West2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salempur

Public transport in the Salempur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Salempur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Salempur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 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 >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Salempur

Where is Salempur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Salempur?

The Gram Panchayat of Salempur is Hasampur.

What is the pincode of Salempur?

The pincode of Salempur is 824203.

What is the population of Salempur?

Salempur has a total population of 1,038, including 547 males and 491 females.

How many households are there in Salempur?

There are 179 households in Salempur.

What is the literacy rate in Salempur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salempur is 63.87%. Male literacy is 68.92% and female literacy is 58.25%.