Salwan
About Salwan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Salwan village is 018901. Salwan village is located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 37km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Salwan village. As per 2009 stats, Ladda is the gram panchayat of Salwan village.
The total geographical area of village is 70.35 hectares. Salwan has a total population of 383 peoples, out of which male population is 191 while female population is 192. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of salwan village is 79.90% out of which 83.77% males and 76.04% females are literate. There are about 82 houses in salwan village. Pincode of salwan village locality is 174026.
When it comes to administration, Salwan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Salwan village comes under Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Ghumarwin is nearest town to salwan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Salwan
The population details of Salwan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 383 | 191 | 192 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40 | 26 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 306 | 160 | 146 |
| Illiterate Population | 77 | 31 | 46 |
Connectivity of Salwan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salwan
Where is Salwan located?
Salwan village is situated in Ghumarwin Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Salwan is Ladda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Salwan?
The pincode of Salwan is 174026, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Salwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Salwan is 383, with 191 males and 192 females.
How many households are there in Salwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Salwan village has a total of 82 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salwan is 79.90%. The male literacy rate is 83.77%, while the female literacy rate is 76.04%.