Sala - Manawar, Dhar
Sala is a village situated in the Manawar tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manawar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Mehtakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sala is 475602. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.74 hectares and falls under the 454446 pincode. Manawar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Sala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Sala
According to the 2011 Census, Sala village had a total population of 1,082 people, including 535 males and 547 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.88%, with male literacy at 64.19% and female literacy at 45.53%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,065.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,082 | 535 | 547 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 140 | 63 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,065 | 527 | 538 |
| Literate Population | 517 | 303 | 214 |
| Illiterate Population | 565 | 232 | 333 |
Nearby Villages of Sala
Sala is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sala
Sala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manawar to Sala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Sala is about 95 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 Sala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sala village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sala
Where is Sala located?
Sala village is located in Manawar Tehsil, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sala?
The Gram Panchayat of Sala is Mehtakhedi.
What is the pincode of Sala?
The pincode of Sala is 454446.
What is the population of Sala?
Sala had a total population of 1,082, including 535 males and 547 females.
How many households are there in Sala?
Sala had 181 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sala?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sala was 54.88%. Male literacy was 64.19% and female literacy was 45.53%.