Mukhtarpur Salkhani - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Mukhtarpur Salkhani is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Mokhtiyarpur Salkhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukhtarpur Salkhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukhtarpur Salkhani is 237046. The village covers a total geographical area of 768 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Mukhtarpur Salkhani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ujiarpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mukhtarpur Salkhani

According to the 2011 Census, Mukhtarpur Salkhani village had a total population of 14,972 people, including 7,735 males and 7,237 females, living in 3,039 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.68%, with male literacy at 72.30% and female literacy at 52.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,064.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mukhtarpur Salkhani

Mukhtarpur Salkhani 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 Mukhtarpur Salkhani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Mukhtarpur Salkhani. The nearest railway station is Basarhia Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Mukhtarpur Salkhani is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Mukhtarpur Salkhani 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 Mukhtarpur Salkhani

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

Health Facilities in Mukhtarpur Salkhani

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

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