Salsalai - Gulana, Shajapur

Salsalai is a village situated in the Gulana tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulana and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shajapur. Salsallai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salsalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salsalai is 472863. The village covers a total geographical area of 806.95 hectares and falls under the 465227 pincode. Akodia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Salsalai

According to the 2011 Census, Salsalai village had a total population of 2,961 people, including 1,543 males and 1,418 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.09%, with male literacy at 86.37% and female literacy at 58.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Salsalai

Salsalai 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 Salsalai

Salsalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akodia, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akodia to Salsalai is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Salsalai is about 40 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 Salsalai

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

Health Facilities in Salsalai

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

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