Salwan - Baglan, Nashik

Salwan is a village situated in the Baglan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satana and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Salvan serves as the Village Panchayat for Salwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salwan is 550101. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.74 hectares and falls under the 423301 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Salwan

According to the 2011 Census, Salwan village had a total population of 844 people, including 433 males and 411 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.76%, with male literacy at 51.26% and female literacy at 36.19%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 840.

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

Nearby Villages of Salwan

Salwan 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 Salwan

Salwan 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 Waghai, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Salwan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Salwan is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salwan

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

Health Facilities in Salwan

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

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