Salampur - Depalpur, Indore

Salampur is a village situated in the Depalpur tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Depalpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Indore. Salampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salampur is 476027. The village covers a total geographical area of 752.35 hectares and falls under the 453001 pincode. Betma is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Salampur

According to the 2011 Census, Salampur village had a total population of 1,454 people, including 720 males and 734 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.32%, with male literacy at 69.46% and female literacy at 51.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Salampur

Salampur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Salampur

Salampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rau, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Betma to Salampur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Salampur is about 29 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 Salampur

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

Health Facilities in Salampur

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

FAQs about Salampur