Salhar

Salhar is a village located in Baddi tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 88km away from district headquarter Baddi. Baddi is the sub-district headquarter of Salhar village. As per 2009 stats, Sai is the gram panchayat of Salhar village.

Here you can discover what makes Salhar unique in its vibrant Baddi-Solan region. You’ll see Salhar’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 Salhar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salhar is 021034. The village spans a total geographical area of 75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173205. Baddi is nearest town to Salhar village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Salhar 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 Doon 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 Salhar

Population of Salhar

According to the 2011 Census, Salhar has a total population of about 173, with approximately 88 males and 85 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 23 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 173 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 64.74%, with male literacy at about 77.27% and female literacy near 51.76%. There are around 38 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salhar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salhar

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

Nearby Villages of Salhar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salhar