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

According to the 2011 Census, Salehpur village had a total population of 2,469 people, including 1,288 males and 1,181 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.56%, with male literacy at 68.65% and female literacy at 43.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 942, 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 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