Salai

Salai is a village located in Manoharpur subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Manoharpur (tehsildar office) and 97km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Gangada is the gram panchayat of Salai village.

Here you can discover what makes Salai unique in its vibrant Manoharpur-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Salai’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 Salai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salai is 377780. The village spans a total geographical area of 242.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833104. Manoharpur is nearest town to Salai village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Salai

Population of Salai

According to the 2011 Census, Salai has a total population of about 366, with approximately 174 males and 192 females. The sex ratio is around 1103 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 77 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 327. The overall literacy rate is approximately 32.79%, with male literacy at about 44.25% and female literacy near 22.40%. There are around 76 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salai

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

Nearby Villages of Salai

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salai