Salehpur - Sidhwalia, Gopalganj

Salehpur is a village situated in the Sidhwalia subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhwalia and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Amarpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salehpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salehpur is 231157. The village covers a total geographical area of 584 hectares and falls under the 841423 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Salehpur

As per Census 2011, Salehpur village has a total population of 2,922 people, consisting of 1,376 males and 1,546 females. The village has 553 households and a sex ratio of 1,123 females per 1,000 males. There are 560 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,378 literate and 1,544 illiterate residents. Additionally, 361 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salehpur

Salehpur 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 Salehpur

Salehpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sidhwalia, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Salehpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Salehpur is about 30 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 Salehpur

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

Health Facilities in Salehpur

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

FAQs about Salehpur