Salempur - Gangapur, Sawai Madhopur

Salempur is a village situated in the Gangapur tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangapur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Salempur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salempur is 077163. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.05 hectares and falls under the 322201 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Salempur

According to the 2011 Census, Salempur village had a total population of 2,201 people, including 1,173 males and 1,028 females, living in 432 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.12%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 45.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,091, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Salempur

Salempur 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 Salempur

Salempur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalpur Umri, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Salempur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Salempur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salempur

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

Health Facilities in Salempur

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

FAQs about Salempur