Salhana

Salhana is a village located in Indora tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 98km away from district headquarter Indora. Indora is the sub-district headquarter of Salhana village. As per 2009 stats, Makroli is the gram panchayat of Salhana village.

Here you can discover what makes Salhana unique in its vibrant Indora-Kangra region. You’ll see Salhana’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 Salhana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salhana is 008751. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176022. Nurpur is nearest town to Salhana village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Salhana

Population of Salhana

According to the 2011 Census, Salhana has a total population of about 293, with approximately 131 males and 162 females. The sex ratio is around 1236 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.53%, with male literacy at about 74.05% and female literacy near 58.64%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salhana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salhana

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

Nearby Villages of Salhana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salhana