Salwan
About Salwan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Salwan village is 007169. Salwan village is located in Saluni tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 55km away from district headquarter Saluni. Saluni is the sub-district headquarter of Salwan village. As per 2009 stats, Salwan village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 94.81 hectares. Salwan has a total population of 889 peoples, out of which male population is 418 while female population is 471. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1126 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of salwan village is 55.23% out of which 64.11% males and 47.35% females are literate. There are about 162 houses in salwan village. Pincode of salwan village locality is 176312.
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 Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to salwan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Salwan
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 889 | 418 | 471 |
Literate Population | 491 | 268 | 223 |
Illiterate Population | 398 | 150 | 248 |
Connectivity of Salwan
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
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 Saluni Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salwan?
Salwan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Salwan?
The pincode of Salwan is 176312, 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 889, with 418 males and 471 females.
How many households are there in Salwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Salwan village has a total of 162 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salwan is 55.23%. The male literacy rate is 64.11%, while the female literacy rate is 47.35%.