Salea - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Salea is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salea village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salea is 253802. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Salea 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 Salea

As per Census 2011, Salea village has a total population of 1,317 people, consisting of 695 males and 622 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 651 literate and 666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,317695622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)252129123
Scheduled Castes (SC)500248252
Literate Population651431220
Illiterate Population666264402

Nearby Villages of Salea

Salea 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)
EkgharaNorth-East1.76 km
MajhiawanSouth1.89 km
KajrainWest2.07 km
PirautaEast2.18 km
DhundhuaNorth2.24 km
MangabarNorth-West2.42 km
GhirsindiSouth-East2.61 km
JhikatiaWest2.73 km
SurarEast3.10 km
KerkaNorth3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salea

Public transport in the Salea is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Salea is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Salea is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salea

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

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

Health Facilities in Salea

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Salea

Where is Salea located?

Salea village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salea?

The Gram Panchayat of Salea is Kerka.

What is the pincode of Salea?

The pincode of Salea is 824302.

What is the population of Salea?

Salea has a total population of 1,317, including 695 males and 622 females.

How many households are there in Salea?

There are 206 households in Salea.

What is the literacy rate in Salea?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salea is 49.43%. Male literacy is 62.01% and female literacy is 35.37%.