Salempur - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Salempur village had a total population of 6,587 people, including 3,382 males and 3,205 females, living in 1,353 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.46%, with male literacy at 65.24% and female literacy at 41.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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, 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.

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:

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