Salfal - Arvi, Wardha

Salfal is a village situated in the Arvi tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arvi and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Salfal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salfal is 533853. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.32 hectares and falls under the 442203 pincode. Pulgaon is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Salfal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Salfal

According to the 2011 Census, Salfal village had a total population of 778 people, including 392 males and 386 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.92%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 71.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Salfal

Salfal 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 Salfal

Salfal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pulgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pulgaon to Salfal is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Salfal is about 30 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 Salfal

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

Health Facilities in Salfal

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

FAQs about Salfal