Salgavan - Atrauli, Aligarh

Salgavan is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Salgavan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salgavan is 122276. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.48 hectares and falls under the 202130 pincode. Charra is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Salgavan

As per Census 2011, Salgavan village has a total population of 1,455 people, consisting of 792 males and 663 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 863 literate and 592 illiterate residents. Additionally, 722 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salgavan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Salgavan

Salgavan 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 Salgavan

Salgavan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marahra, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charra to Salgavan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Salgavan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salgavan

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

Health Facilities in Salgavan

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

FAQs about Salgavan