Salemgarh - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Salemgarh is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Salemgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salemgarh is 189738. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.49 hectares and falls under the 274202 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Salemgarh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamkuhi raj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salemgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Salemgarh village had a total population of 9,867 people, including 5,083 males and 4,784 females, living in 1,537 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.41%, with male literacy at 83.73% and female literacy at 56.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 977, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Nearby Villages of Salemgarh

Salemgarh 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 Salemgarh

Salemgarh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tinpheria, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Salemgarh is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Salemgarh is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salemgarh

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

Health Facilities in Salemgarh

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

FAQs about Salemgarh