Salehpur - Shyampur, Sehore

Salehpur is a village situated in the Shyampur tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shyampur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Ahmadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salehpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salehpur is 482755. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.45 hectares and falls under the 466651 pincode. Sehore is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Salehpur

As per Census 2011, Salehpur village has a total population of 342 people, consisting of 189 males and 153 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 809 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 141 literate and 201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population342189153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563125
Scheduled Castes (SC)401822
Literate Population1419249
Illiterate Population20197104

Nearby Villages of Salehpur

Salehpur 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)
PhandaNorth1.19 km
GundiSouth-West1.42 km
HirapurEast1.55 km
AhmadpurSouth1.90 km
Kaku KhediNorth-West2.29 km
SanklaNorth-West2.45 km
PathariyaNorth2.60 km
Gari BagrajNorth-East2.67 km
MajhedaEast2.83 km
KolukhediNorth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salehpur

Salehpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bakanian Bhaunr, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sehore to Salehpur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salehpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Salehpur

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

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

FAQs about Salehpur

Where is Salehpur located?

Salehpur village is located in Shyampur Tehsil, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salehpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Salehpur is Ahmadpur.

What is the pincode of Salehpur?

The pincode of Salehpur is 466651.

What is the population of Salehpur?

Salehpur has a total population of 342, including 189 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Salehpur?

There are 70 households in Salehpur.

What is the literacy rate in Salehpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salehpur is 41.23%. Male literacy is 48.68% and female literacy is 32.03%.