Salunian

Salunian is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Saloonia is the gram panchayat of Salunian village.

Here you can discover what makes Salunian unique in its vibrant Mandi-Punch region. You’ll see Salunian’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 Salunian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salunian is 001154. The village spans a total geographical area of 824 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185102. Punch is nearest town to Salunian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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

Google Map of Salunian

Population of Salunian

According to the 2011 Census, Salunian has a total population of about 3,159, with approximately 1,637 males and 1,522 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 669 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2,021. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.67%, with male literacy at about 57.67% and female literacy near 36.93%. There are around 582 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salunian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salunian

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

Nearby Villages of Salunian

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

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