Salasar - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Salasar is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Pundalsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salasar is 069891. The village covers a total geographical area of 3199.16 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Salasar

According to the 2011 Census, Salasar village had a total population of 764 people, including 392 males and 372 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.24%, with male literacy at 73.20% and female literacy at 40.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Salasar

Salasar 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 Salasar

Salasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sri Dungargarh, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Salasar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Salasar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salasar

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

Health Facilities in Salasar

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

FAQs about Salasar