Salempur - Balrampur, Katihar

Salempur is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Kiraura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salempur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salempur is 224718. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.05 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Salempur

As per Census 2011, Salempur village has a total population of 2,979 people, consisting of 1,549 males and 1,430 females. The village has 575 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 584 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,038 literate and 1,941 illiterate residents. Additionally, 529 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalkolha, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Salempur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Salempur is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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