Salewada - Birsa, Balaghat

Salewada is a village situated in the Birsa tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Balaghat. Salewada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salewada is 498123. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.74 hectares and falls under the 481051 pincode. Malajkhand is the nearest town.

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

Population of Salewada

As per Census 2011, Salewada village has a total population of 1,494 people, consisting of 728 males and 766 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 748 literate and 746 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,494728766
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263131132
Scheduled Castes (SC)723438
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462125
Literate Population748433315
Illiterate Population746295451

Nearby Villages of Salewada

Salewada 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)
ManegaonNorth-West1.85 km
PipartolaSouth-West2.42 km
RamgarhiNorth2.53 km
MundghusriNorth-East3.33 km
TingatolaNorth-East3.43 km
ChichgaonNorth3.97 km
BadgaonSouth4.03 km
GarratolaWest4.23 km
RelwahiSouth-East4.31 km
BeejatolaNorth4.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salewada

Salewada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balaghat to Salewada is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salewada

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

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

Health Facilities in Salewada

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

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

FAQs about Salewada

Where is Salewada located?

Salewada village is located in Birsa Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salewada?

Salewada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Salewada?

The pincode of Salewada is 481051.

What is the population of Salewada?

Salewada has a total population of 1,494, including 728 males and 766 females.

How many households are there in Salewada?

There are 365 households in Salewada.

What is the literacy rate in Salewada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salewada is 50.07%. Male literacy is 59.48% and female literacy is 41.12%.