Salpe - Phaltan, Satara

Salpe is a village situated in the Phaltan tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phaltan and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Salpe village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salpe is 563249. The village covers a total geographical area of 1326.61 hectares and falls under the 415521 pincode. Phaltan is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Salpe

According to the 2011 Census, Salpe village had a total population of 2,082 people, including 1,072 males and 1,010 females, living in 389 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 86.09% and female literacy at 76.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Salpe

Salpe 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 Salpe

Salpe is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adarki, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phaltan to Salpe is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Salpe is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salpe

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

Health Facilities in Salpe

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

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