Salwa - Kuhi, Nagpur

Salwa is a village situated in the Kuhi tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kuhi and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Salva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salwa is 536382. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.03 hectares and falls under the 441202 pincode. Nagpur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Salwa

According to the 2011 Census, Salwa village had a total population of 1,321 people, including 644 males and 677 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.60%, with male literacy at 83.39% and female literacy at 68.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Salwa

Salwa 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 Salwa

Salwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuhi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagpur to Salwa is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salwa

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

Health Facilities in Salwa

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

FAQs about Salwa