Salona - Barauli, Gopalganj

Salona is a village situated in the Barauli subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barauli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Sonbarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salona is 231082. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 841405 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Salona

As per Census 2011, Salona village has a total population of 2,687 people, consisting of 1,308 males and 1,379 females. The village has 448 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 507 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,123 literate and 1,564 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6871,3081,379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)507255252
Scheduled Castes (SC)453218235
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,123693430
Illiterate Population1,564615949

Nearby Villages of Salona

Salona 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)
SonbarsaNorth-West1.25 km
BatardehNorth-East1.55 km
AlapurNorth1.64 km
BarheaSouth-East1.85 km
BankatEast1.90 km
MirzapurNorth-West1.97 km
SararSouth-East2.39 km
JokahaNorth2.66 km
SarfaraNorth-East2.74 km
Diara BatardehNorth3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salona

Salona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ratan Sarai, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Barauli to Salona is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Salona is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Salona

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Salona

Where is Salona located?

Salona village is located in Barauli Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salona?

The Gram Panchayat of Salona is Sonbarsa.

What is the pincode of Salona?

The pincode of Salona is 841405.

What is the population of Salona?

Salona has a total population of 2,687, including 1,308 males and 1,379 females.

How many households are there in Salona?

There are 448 households in Salona.

What is the literacy rate in Salona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salona is 41.79%. Male literacy is 52.98% and female literacy is 31.18%.