Salaba - Bagaha, Pashchim Champaran

Salaba is a village situated in the Bagaha subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagaha and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Salaha Bariyarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaba is 216875. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 845101 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Salaba

As per Census 2011, Salaba village has a total population of 2,795 people, consisting of 1,490 males and 1,305 females. The village has 542 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 560 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,267 literate and 1,528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 692 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salaba

Salaba 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 Salaba

Salaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harinagar, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Salaba is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Salaba is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salaba

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salaba village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Salaba

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salaba village are given below:

FAQs about Salaba