Saleta - Thanagazi, Alwar

Saleta is a village situated in the Thanagazi tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thanagazi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Saleta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saleta is 073098. The village covers a total geographical area of 323 hectares and falls under the 301022 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Saleta

As per Census 2011, Saleta village has a total population of 1,494 people, consisting of 785 males and 709 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 757 literate and 737 illiterate residents. Additionally, 381 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 254 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saleta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,494785709
Child Population (0–6 yrs)239133106
Scheduled Castes (SC)381190191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)254147107
Literate Population757507250
Illiterate Population737278459

Nearby Villages of Saleta

Saleta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BakhatpuraNorth0.85 km
DhigariyaEast1.72 km
Guwara BhopalaSouth-East2.06 km
HeenslaNorth2.11 km
GowariSouth2.38 km
Roopu Ka BasSouth2.52 km
NathoosarEast2.61 km
BiharisarNorth-East3.21 km
Garh BasaiSouth-West3.31 km
BandrolNorth-West3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saleta

Saleta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahwa, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Saleta is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Saleta is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saleta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Saleta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Saleta

Where is Saleta located?

Saleta village is located in Thanagazi Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saleta?

Saleta is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Saleta?

The pincode of Saleta is 301022.

What is the population of Saleta?

Saleta has a total population of 1,494, including 785 males and 709 females.

How many households are there in Saleta?

There are 277 households in Saleta.

What is the literacy rate in Saleta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saleta is 50.67%. Male literacy is 64.59% and female literacy is 35.26%.