Salimpur - Dhamangaon Railway, Amravati

Salimpur is a village situated in the Dhamangaon Railway tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhamangaon Railway and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Sawla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salimpur is 533322. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.39 hectares and falls under the 444709 pincode. Dattapur Dhamangaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Salimpur

As per Census 2011, Salimpur village has a total population of 326 people, consisting of 168 males and 158 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 239 literate and 87 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population326168158
Child Population (0–6 yrs)341816
Scheduled Castes (SC)583028
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376
Literate Population239128111
Illiterate Population874047

Nearby Villages of Salimpur

Salimpur 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)
SawlaWest2.17 km
KalashiNorth-East2.23 km
HirpurSouth2.65 km
Nimbhora RajNorth2.72 km
Nimbhora BodkhaNorth-East3.49 km
BhilliNorth-West3.71 km
Jalka PatacheSouth-West4.11 km
TalaniNorth-East4.65 km
SonegaonEast4.71 km
UsalgavhanSouth4.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salimpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Salimpur. The nearest railway station is Talni, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dattapur Dhamangaon to Salimpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Salimpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salimpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Salimpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Salimpur

Where is Salimpur located?

Salimpur village is located in Dhamangaon Railway Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salimpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Salimpur is Sawla.

What is the pincode of Salimpur?

The pincode of Salimpur is 444709.

What is the population of Salimpur?

Salimpur has a total population of 326, including 168 males and 158 females.

How many households are there in Salimpur?

There are 85 households in Salimpur.

What is the literacy rate in Salimpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salimpur is 73.31%. Male literacy is 76.19% and female literacy is 70.25%.