Salhewal

Salhewal is a village located in Nalagarh tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 95km away from district headquarter Nalagarh. Nalagarh is the sub-district headquarter of Salhewal village. As per 2009 stats, Rajpura is the gram panchayat of Salhewal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salhewal is 020914. The village spans a total geographical area of 91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174101. Nalagarh is nearest town to Salhewal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Salhewal 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 Nalagarh 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 Salhewal

Population of Salhewal

According to the 2011 Census, Salhewal has a total population of about 817, with approximately 525 males and 292 females. The sex ratio is around 556 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 106 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 46 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.40%, with male literacy at about 84.95% and female literacy near 58.22%. There are around 213 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salhewal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salhewal

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

Nearby Villages of Salhewal

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

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