Salamdiri - Panki, Palamu

Salamdiri is a village situated in the Panki subdivision of Palamu district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panki and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Medininagar (daltonganj). Ratanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salamdiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salamdiri is 366315. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 822122 pincode.

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

Population of Salamdiri

As per Census 2011, Salamdiri village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 409 males and 387 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 324 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population796409387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1446777
Scheduled Castes (SC)643133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)324167157
Literate Population277161116
Illiterate Population519248271

Nearby Villages of Salamdiri

Salamdiri 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)
JiroSouth-East2.01 km
SonsNorth-East2.01 km
AngaraEast2.12 km
RatanpurNorth-East2.23 km
BardagaNorth-West2.54 km
BihraSouth2.69 km
DemaNorth2.72 km
NagriWest2.79 km
Chanpi KhurdEast3.25 km
Chanpi KalanNorth-East3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salamdiri

Salamdiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumendi, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Medininagar (daltonganj) to Salamdiri 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 Salamdiri

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

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

Health Facilities in Salamdiri

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

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

FAQs about Salamdiri

Where is Salamdiri located?

Salamdiri village is located in Panki Subdivision, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salamdiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Salamdiri is Ratanpur.

What is the pincode of Salamdiri?

The pincode of Salamdiri is 822122.

What is the population of Salamdiri?

Salamdiri has a total population of 796, including 409 males and 387 females.

How many households are there in Salamdiri?

There are 157 households in Salamdiri.

What is the literacy rate in Salamdiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salamdiri is 34.80%. Male literacy is 39.36% and female literacy is 29.97%.