Salenag - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Salenag is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Barwatola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salenag village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salenag is 214352. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.19 hectares and falls under the 231223 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Salenag 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salenag

According to the 2011 Census, Salenag village had a total population of 423 people, including 228 males and 195 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.17%, with male literacy at 72.68% and female literacy at 46.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 382.

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

Nearby Villages of Salenag

Salenag 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 Salenag

Salenag is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharokhas, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 139.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Salenag is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Salenag is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salenag

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

Health Facilities in Salenag

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

FAQs about Salenag