Salaiya - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Salaiya is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Salaiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaiya is 254440. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Salaiya village had a total population of 5,472 people, including 2,801 males and 2,671 females, living in 862 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.87%, with male literacy at 72.37% and female literacy at 50.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Salaiya

Salaiya 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Salaiya

Salaiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghi Bardiha, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Salaiya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Salaiya is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salaiya

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

Health Facilities in Salaiya

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

FAQs about Salaiya