Saletara - Kurwai, Vidisha

Saletara is a village situated in the Kurwai tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurwai and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Jhagariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saletara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saletara is 481002. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.22 hectares and falls under the 464224 pincode. Kurwai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Saletara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Saletara

According to the 2011 Census, Saletara village had a total population of 537 people, including 279 males and 258 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 83.97% and female literacy at 56.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Saletara

Saletara 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 Saletara

Saletara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mandi Bamora, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurwai to Saletara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Saletara is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saletara

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

Health Facilities in Saletara

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

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