Saliwada - Gairatganj, Raisen

Saliwada is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sarra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saliwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saliwada is 483978. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.15 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Saliwada

As per Census 2011, Saliwada village has a total population of 163 people, consisting of 92 males and 71 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 771 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saliwada

Saliwada 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 Saliwada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Saliwada. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Saliwada is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Saliwada is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saliwada

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

Health Facilities in Saliwada

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

FAQs about Saliwada