Salon - Badarwas, Shivpuri

Salon is a village situated in the Badarwas tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badarwas and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Salon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salon is 455952. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.82 hectares and falls under the 473885 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Salon

According to the 2011 Census, Salon village had a total population of 705 people, including 367 males and 338 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.28%, with male literacy at 46.81% and female literacy at 23.02%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 479.

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

Nearby Villages of Salon

Salon 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 Salon

Salon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badarwas, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Salon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Salon is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salon

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

Health Facilities in Salon

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

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