Salawad - Bakani, Jhalawar

Salawad is a village situated in the Bakani tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from Jhalrapatan and around 32 km from Jhalawar. Salawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salawad is 104270. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.77 hectares and falls under the 326023 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 25 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 1,659 people, including 847 males and 812 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.44%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 54.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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 Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Salawad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Salawad is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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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