Salana

Salana is a village located in Rajgarh tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 102km away from district headquarter Rajgarh. Rajgarh is the sub-district headquarter of Salana village. As per 2009 stats, Shalana is the gram panchayat of Salana village.

Here you can discover what makes Salana unique in its vibrant Rajgarh-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Salana’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 Salana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salana is 022601. The village spans a total geographical area of 217.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173101. Rajgarh is nearest town to Salana village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Salana

Population of Salana

According to the 2011 Census, Salana has a total population of about 524, with approximately 275 males and 249 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 19. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.67%, with male literacy at about 82.55% and female literacy near 72.29%. There are around 98 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salana

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

Nearby Villages of Salana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salana