Salpur - Khair, Aligarh

Salpur is a village situated in the Khair tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khair and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Salpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salpur is 121785. The village covers a total geographical area of 1077.83 hectares and falls under the 202141 pincode. Jattari is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Salpur

As per Census 2011, Salpur village has a total population of 6,632 people, consisting of 3,572 males and 3,060 females. The village has 1,165 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,022 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,058 literate and 2,574 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,803 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,6323,5723,060
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,022531491
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,803985818
Literate Population4,0582,6521,406
Illiterate Population2,5749201,654

Nearby Villages of Salpur

Salpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Milak JaranaNorth-East1.98 km
HamazapurSouth2.32 km
SakatpurSouth-West2.35 km
KalyanpurNorth2.73 km
JadanaNorth-East2.88 km
NabipurSouth2.97 km
Khediya KhurdNorth-West2.98 km
InayatpurSouth-East3.06 km
MandairaSouth3.07 km
KaranpurNorth3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salpur

Salpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jattari to Salpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Salpur 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 Salpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Salpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Salpur

Where is Salpur located?

Salpur village is located in Khair Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salpur?

Salpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Salpur?

The pincode of Salpur is 202141.

What is the population of Salpur?

Salpur has a total population of 6,632, including 3,572 males and 3,060 females.

How many households are there in Salpur?

There are 1,165 households in Salpur.

What is the literacy rate in Salpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salpur is 61.19%. Male literacy is 74.24% and female literacy is 45.95%.