Salera - Sahara, Bhilwara

Salera is a village situated in the Sahara tehsil of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahara and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bhilwara. Salera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salera is 095429. The village covers a total geographical area of 1588.23 hectares and falls under the 311806 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salera

According to the 2011 Census, Salera village had a total population of 1,938 people, including 963 males and 975 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.70%, with male literacy at 66.13% and female literacy at 34.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Salera

Salera 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 Salera

Salera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuanriya, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Salera is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhilwara to Salera is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salera

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

Health Facilities in Salera

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

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