Salima - Hussainabad, Palamu

Salima is a village situated in the Hussainabad subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hussainabad and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj). Belbigha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salima is 365004. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.48 hectares and falls under the 822116 pincode.

Salima village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Salima

As per Census 2011, Salima village has a total population of 91 people, consisting of 53 males and 38 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 716 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 30 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population915338
Child Population (0–6 yrs)761
Literate Population614219
Illiterate Population301119

Nearby Villages of Salima

Salima 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Ghurna Araji NawadihNorth-West0.38 km
Rak SahiNorth-East0.51 km
Araji DangwarNorth0.63 km
ReriyaSouth-East0.75 km
Raghubir BighaSouth-West0.95 km
ChaukhandiNorth1.14 km
BelbighaNorth-East1.37 km
LamarEast1.47 km
PokhraSouth-East1.55 km
Araji SheikhpuraSouth1.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salima

Salima 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 Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Salima is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salima

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Salima

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Salima

Where is Salima located?

Salima village is located in Hussainabad Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salima?

The Gram Panchayat of Salima is Belbigha.

What is the pincode of Salima?

The pincode of Salima is 822116.

What is the population of Salima?

Salima has a total population of 91, including 53 males and 38 females.

How many households are there in Salima?

There are 18 households in Salima.

What is the literacy rate in Salima?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salima is 67.03%. Male literacy is 79.25% and female literacy is 50.00%.