Salempur Village - Madhwapur, Madhubani

Salempur is a village situated in the Madhwapur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhwapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Salempur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salempur is 219834. The village covers a total geographical area of 567 hectares and falls under the 847308 pincode. Janakpur Road is the nearest town, located about 25 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 6,587 people, consisting of 3,382 males and 3,205 females. The village has 1,353 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,860 literate and 3,727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 6,587 3,382 3,205
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,237 646 591
Scheduled Castes (SC) 437 225 212
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 - 2
Literate Population 2,860 1,785 1,075
Illiterate Population 3,727 1,597 2,130

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Pokharauni BirtaSouth-West1.62 km
LomaNorth1.73 km
DeuriSouth1.82 km
DumraSouth-West2.14 km
RatauliWest2.21 km
MahuaNorth-East2.28 km
SalhaEast2.38 km
UtraNorth-West2.74 km
DhanaujaSouth2.78 km
MintiWest2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salempur

Salempur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jogiara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Janakpur Road to Salempur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Salempur is about 35 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Salempur

Where is Salempur located?

Salempur village is located in Madhwapur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salempur?

Salempur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Salempur?

The pincode of Salempur is 847308.

What is the population of Salempur?

Salempur has a total population of 6,587, including 3,382 males and 3,205 females.

How many households are there in Salempur?

There are 1,353 households in Salempur.

What is the literacy rate in Salempur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salempur is 43.42%. Male literacy is 52.78% and female literacy is 33.54%.