Salinde - Pen, Raigad

Salinde is a village situated in the Pen tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Pen and around 33 km from Alibag. Kasu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salinde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salinde is 553961. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.14 hectares and falls under the 402107 pincode. Pen is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salinde

According to the 2011 Census, Salinde village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 581 males and 607 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.93%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Salinde

Salinde 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 Salinde

Salinde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kasu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pen to Salinde is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Salinde is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salinde

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

Health Facilities in Salinde

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

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