Saljor - Palojori, Deoghar

Saljor is a village situated in the Palojori subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhupur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Kachuwasoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saljor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saljor is 355359. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.53 hectares and falls under the 814146 pincode.

Saljor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sarath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dumka Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saljor

As per Census 2011, Saljor village has a total population of 353 people, consisting of 174 males and 179 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 209 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saljor are given below:

Nearby Villages of Saljor

Saljor is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Saljor

Saljor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandanpahari, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Deoghar to Saljor is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saljor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Saljor village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Saljor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Saljor village are given below:

FAQs about Saljor