Salat - Charkhari, Mahoba

Salat is a village situated in the Charkhari tehsil of Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Charkhari and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Mahoba. Salat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salat is 154636. The village covers a total geographical area of 1928.44 hectares and falls under the 210426 pincode. Charkhari is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Salat 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 Charkhari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salat

According to the 2011 Census, Salat village had a total population of 2,455 people, including 1,277 males and 1,178 females, living in 453 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.45%, with male literacy at 68.21% and female literacy at 41.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 654.

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

Nearby Villages of Salat

Salat 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 Salat

Salat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charkhari Road, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Charkhari to Salat is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahoba to Salat is about 38 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 Salat

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

Health Facilities in Salat

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

FAQs about Salat