Salwar

Salwar is a village located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Salwar village. As per 2009 stats, Salwar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Salwar unique in its vibrant Jhanduta-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Salwar’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 Salwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salwar is 019439. The village spans a total geographical area of 152.23 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174017. Naina Devi is nearest town to Salwar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Salwar 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 Jhanduta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salwar

Population of Salwar

According to the 2011 Census, Salwar has a total population of about 356, with approximately 183 males and 173 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 97 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 75.56%, with male literacy at about 80.87% and female literacy near 69.94%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salwar

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

Nearby Villages of Salwar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salwar