Salhapur - Nakur, Saharanpur

Salhapur is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Salhapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salhapur is 109722. The village covers a total geographical area of 510.29 hectares and falls under the 247342 pincode. Nakur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Salhapur 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 Nakur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Salhapur village had a total population of 4,584 people, including 2,461 males and 2,123 females, living in 796 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.37%, with male literacy at 84.80% and female literacy at 62.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,294.

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

Nearby Villages of Salhapur

Salhapur 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 Salhapur

Salhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarsawa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nakur to Salhapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Salhapur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salhapur

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

Health Facilities in Salhapur

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

FAQs about Salhapur