Salepur - Achalpur, Amravati

Salepur is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Salepur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salepur is 531866. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.81 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Salepur

According to the 2011 Census, Salepur village had a total population of 1,388 people, including 718 males and 670 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.15%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Salepur

Salepur 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 Salepur

Salepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Salepur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Salepur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salepur

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

Health Facilities in Salepur

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

FAQs about Salepur