Salampura - Dungarpur

Salampura is a village situated in the Dungarpur tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from Dungarpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Genji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salampura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salampura is 097672. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 314404 pincode. Dungarpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salampura

As per Census 2011, Salampura village has a total population of 691 people, consisting of 357 males and 334 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population691357334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)623230
Scheduled Castes (SC)1468
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19310489
Literate Population522311211
Illiterate Population16946123

Nearby Villages of Salampura

Salampura 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)
Vaje PuraWest0.89 km
NawagharaNorth-West1.40 km
GenjiSouth1.50 km
Vikas NagarNorth-East1.91 km
OontiyaWest2.23 km
Jeebeli Ka VataSouth-East2.25 km
VagbolNorth-West2.88 km
RangelaSouth-West3.03 km
Upar GamiyaNorth3.58 km
Padli BasiyaEast3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salampura

Salampura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dungarpur to Salampura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salampura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Salampura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Salampura

Where is Salampura located?

Salampura village is located in Dungarpur Tehsil, Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salampura?

The Gram Panchayat of Salampura is Genji.

What is the pincode of Salampura?

The pincode of Salampura is 314404.

What is the population of Salampura?

Salampura has a total population of 691, including 357 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Salampura?

There are 138 households in Salampura.

What is the literacy rate in Salampura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salampura is 75.54%. Male literacy is 87.11% and female literacy is 63.17%.