Salawad - Aklera, Jhalawar

Salawad is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Turkariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salawad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salawad is 104442. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.08 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Salawad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salawad

According to the 2011 Census, Salawad village had a total population of 790 people, including 401 males and 389 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.34%, with male literacy at 67.46% and female literacy at 40.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 712.

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

Nearby Villages of Salawad

Salawad 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 Salawad

Salawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Salawad is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Salawad is about 61 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 Salawad

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

Health Facilities in Salawad

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

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