Salimapur - Marhaura, Saran

Salimapur is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Salimapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salimapur is 233821. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 841443 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Salimapur

As per Census 2011, Salimapur village has a total population of 4,599 people, consisting of 2,391 males and 2,208 females. The village has 690 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 764 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,721 literate and 1,878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5992,3912,208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)764380384
Scheduled Castes (SC)17710473
Literate Population2,7211,6521,069
Illiterate Population1,8787391,139

Nearby Villages of Salimapur

Salimapur 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)
BazidpurSouth-West1.11 km
NathuaSouth-East1.29 km
SumbhaNorth-West1.30 km
AsawnEast1.41 km
Usuri KalanWest1.43 km
NipanianNorth-East1.72 km
RamchauraNorth1.97 km
Usuri KhurdWest2.07 km
TenuaSouth2.22 km
SherpurSouth2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salimapur

Salimapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shilhauri Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Marhaura to Salimapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Salimapur is about 32 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 Salimapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Salimapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Salimapur

Where is Salimapur located?

Salimapur village is located in Marhaura Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salimapur?

Salimapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Salimapur?

The pincode of Salimapur is 841443.

What is the population of Salimapur?

Salimapur has a total population of 4,599, including 2,391 males and 2,208 females.

How many households are there in Salimapur?

There are 690 households in Salimapur.

What is the literacy rate in Salimapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salimapur is 59.17%. Male literacy is 69.09% and female literacy is 48.41%.