Saloa

Saloa is a village located in Naina Devi tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 70km away from district headquarter Swarghat. Swarghat is the sub-district headquarter of Saloa village. As per 2009 stats, Saloa village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Saloa unique in its vibrant Naina Devi-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Saloa’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 Saloa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saloa is 019564. The village spans a total geographical area of 239.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174201. Naina Devi is nearest town to Saloa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Saloa 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 Sri naina Deviji 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 Saloa

Population of Saloa

According to the 2011 Census, Saloa has a total population of about 489, with approximately 242 males and 247 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 53 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 152 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 27. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.44%, with male literacy at about 83.06% and female literacy near 65.99%. There are around 112 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saloa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saloa

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

Nearby Villages of Saloa

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

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