Salwah

Salwah is a village located in Ghughari tehsil of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Ghughari (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Mandla. As per 2009 stats, Salwah village is also a gram panchayat.

Salwah has its own place in the vibrant Mandla region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Salwah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salwah is 493119. The village spans a total geographical area of 787.97 hectares. Mandla is nearest town to Salwah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 66km away.

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Population of Salwah

Below is a concise population overview of Salwah as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,873 948 925
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 322 170 152
Scheduled Castes (SC) 43 18 25
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 843 407 436
Literate Population 1,061 625 436
Illiterate Population 812 323 489

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Salwah village:

  • The total population of Salwah village is around 1,873, including approximately 948 males and 925 females, with a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 322 children aged 0–6 years in Salwah village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Salwah village has 43 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 843 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Salwah village is about 56.65%, with male literacy at 65.93% and female literacy at 47.14%.
  • There are around 513 households in Salwah village.

Connectivity of Salwah

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Salwah

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salwah

Where is Salwah located?
Salwah village is situated in Ghughari Tehsil, within the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salwah?
Salwah serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Salwah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Salwah is 1,873, with 948 males and 925 females.
How many households are there in Salwah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Salwah village has a total of 513 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salwah as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salwah is 56.65%. The male literacy rate is 65.93%, while the female literacy rate is 47.14%.