Salempur - Konch, Gaya

Salempur is a village situated in the Konch subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Khajuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salempur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salempur is 254598. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 824207 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Salempur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Salempur

According to the 2011 Census, Salempur village had a total population of 797 people, including 427 males and 370 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 86.14% and female literacy at 60.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Salempur

Salempur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ismailpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Salempur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Salempur is about 40 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 Salempur

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

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:

FAQs about Salempur