Salaha - Garkha, Saran

Salaha is a village situated in the Garkha subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garkha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kudarbadha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaha is 234386. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.99 hectares and falls under the 841202 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Salaha

As per Census 2011, Salaha village has a total population of 2,112 people, consisting of 1,132 males and 980 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,337 literate and 775 illiterate residents. Additionally, 266 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1121,132980
Child Population (0–6 yrs)343197146
Scheduled Castes (SC)266145121
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population1,337825512
Illiterate Population775307468

Nearby Villages of Salaha

Salaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BishamharpurWest0.79 km
Kudar BandhaSouth-East0.88 km
Tal KechuliSouth-West1.26 km
ParsaNorth-West1.32 km
MoharampurNorth-East1.67 km
MuraSouth-East1.76 km
IsmailpurNorth-West1.80 km
Ram KolaWest2.14 km
BajrahaWest2.23 km
BhuiganwEast2.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salaha

Salaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baragopal, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Salaha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Salaha is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Salaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Salaha

Where is Salaha located?

Salaha village is located in Garkha Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Salaha is Kudarbadha.

What is the pincode of Salaha?

The pincode of Salaha is 841202.

What is the population of Salaha?

Salaha has a total population of 2,112, including 1,132 males and 980 females.

How many households are there in Salaha?

There are 349 households in Salaha.

What is the literacy rate in Salaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salaha is 63.30%. Male literacy is 72.88% and female literacy is 52.24%.