Salehpur - Chandi, Nalanda

Salehpur is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Salehpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salehpur is 244344. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 803110 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 30 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 2,469 people, consisting of 1,288 males and 1,181 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 494 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,117 literate and 1,352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 942 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 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 Imlibigha Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Salehpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif 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