Salempur Kunwar - Harraiya, Basti

Salempur Kunwar is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Salempur Kuwar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salempur Kunwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salempur Kunwar is 178954. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.83 hectares and falls under the 272130 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Salempur Kunwar

As per Census 2011, Salempur Kunwar village has a total population of 817 people, consisting of 350 males and 467 females. The village has 140 households and a sex ratio of 1,334 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 428 literate and 389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salempur Kunwar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Salempur Kunwar

Salempur Kunwar 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 Kunwar

Salempur Kunwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maskanwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Salempur Kunwar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Salempur Kunwar is about 62 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 Kunwar

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

Health Facilities in Salempur Kunwar

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 Kunwar village are given below:

FAQs about Salempur Kunwar