Salooni - Behat, Saharanpur

Salooni is a village situated in the Behat tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Behat and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Salooni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salooni is 109115. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.74 hectares and falls under the 247129 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Salooni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Salooni

According to the 2011 Census, Salooni village had a total population of 1,466 people, including 789 males and 677 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.61%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 63.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 590.

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

Nearby Villages of Salooni

Salooni 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 Salooni

Salooni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hindan Cabin, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Salooni is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Salooni is about 28 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 Salooni

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

Health Facilities in Salooni

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

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