Salwe - Bariyatu, Latehar

Salwe is a village situated in the Bariyatu subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 65 km from Latehar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Salway serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salwe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salwe is 367470. The village covers a total geographical area of 714 hectares and falls under the 829202 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Salwe

According to the 2011 Census, Salwe village had a total population of 2,561 people, including 1,269 males and 1,292 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.59%, with male literacy at 68.39% and female literacy at 42.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 675, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 822.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Salwe

Salwe 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 Salwe

Salwe is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tori, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Salwe is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salwe

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

Health Facilities in Salwe

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

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