Salwan

Salwan is a village located in Assandh tehsil of Karnal district in Haryana, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Assandh (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Karnal. As per 2009 stats, Salwan village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Salwan unique in its vibrant Assandh-Karnal region. You’ll see Salwan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Salwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salwan is 059343. The village spans a total geographical area of 4198 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 132046. Assndh is nearest town to Salwan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Salwan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Assandh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Karnal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salwan

Population of Salwan

According to the 2011 Census, Salwan has a total population of about 18,594, with approximately 9,776 males and 8,818 females. The sex ratio is around 902 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2,522 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3,877 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.81%, with male literacy at about 67.91% and female literacy near 55.05%. There are around 3,451 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salwan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Salwan. As per the 2011 stats, Salwan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Salwan

Knowing the nearby villages of Salwan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Salwan.

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