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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Salaha

According to the 2011 Census, Salaha village had a total population of 2,112 people, including 1,132 males and 980 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 88.24% and female literacy at 61.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, 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 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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Salaha