Salawas Rly.Station - Luni, Jodhpur
Salawas Rly.Station is a village situated in the Luni tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Luni and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Salawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salawas Rly.Station village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salawas Rly.Station is 085542. The village covers a total geographical area of 619 hectares and falls under the 342013 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Salawas Rly.Station village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Luni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Salawas Rly.Station
As per Census 2011, Salawas Rly.Station village has a total population of 670 people, consisting of 362 males and 308 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 850 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 406 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 74 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salawas Rly.Station are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 670 | 362 | 308 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 110 | 63 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 74 | 38 | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Literate Population | 406 | 267 | 139 |
| Illiterate Population | 264 | 95 | 169 |
Nearby Villages of Salawas Rly.Station
Salawas Rly.Station 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Salawas | West | 3.35 km |
| Kishanasar | South | 3.63 km |
| Mogra Kalan | East | 3.66 km |
| Shekhanada | South-East | 3.83 km |
| Tanawara | North | 4.58 km |
| Bhakrasani | North-East | 5.38 km |
| Mogra Khurd | East | 5.43 km |
| Sewala Nagar | South | 5.46 km |
| Heer Khera | West | 5.49 km |
| Nandwan | South-West | 6.78 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Salawas Rly.Station
Salawas Rly.Station is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salawas, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Salawas Rly.Station is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salawas Rly.Station
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salawas Rly.Station village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Salawas Rly.Station
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salawas Rly.Station village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Salawas Rly.Station
Where is Salawas Rly.Station located?
Salawas Rly.Station village is located in Luni Tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salawas Rly.Station?
The Gram Panchayat of Salawas Rly.Station is Salawas.
What is the pincode of Salawas Rly.Station?
The pincode of Salawas Rly.Station is 342013.
What is the population of Salawas Rly.Station?
Salawas Rly.Station has a total population of 670, including 362 males and 308 females.
How many households are there in Salawas Rly.Station?
There are 131 households in Salawas Rly.Station.
What is the literacy rate in Salawas Rly.Station?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salawas Rly.Station is 60.60%. Male literacy is 73.76% and female literacy is 45.13%.