Salwakhurd - Pipar Shahar, Jodhpur

Salwakhurd is a village situated in the Pipar Shahar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Bhopalgarh and around 60 km from Jodhpur. Salwakhurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salwakhurd is 084877. The village covers a total geographical area of 3620.4 hectares and falls under the 342606 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Salwakhurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salwakhurd

According to the 2011 Census, Salwakhurd village had a total population of 4,586 people, including 2,347 males and 2,239 females, living in 879 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.38%, with male literacy at 79.75% and female literacy at 42.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,076, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Salwakhurd

Salwakhurd 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 Salwakhurd

Salwakhurd is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipar Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Salwakhurd is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Salwakhurd is about 60 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 Salwakhurd

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

Health Facilities in Salwakhurd

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

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