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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Salimapur

According to the 2011 Census, Salimapur village had a total population of 4,599 people, including 2,391 males and 2,208 females, living in 690 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.95%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Salimapur