Sal Gara - Garud, Bageshwar
Sal Gara is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Salikhanyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sal Gara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sal Gara is 051339. The village covers a total geographical area of 35.98 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Sal Gara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Sal Gara
According to the 2011 Census, Sal Gara village had a total population of 171 people, including 91 males and 80 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.45%, with male literacy at 97.40% and female literacy at 59.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 171 | 91 | 80 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 53 | 26 | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 116 | 75 | 41 |
| Illiterate Population | 55 | 16 | 39 |
Nearby Villages of Sal Gara
Sal Gara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Sal Gara
Public transport in the Sal Gara is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Sal Gara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sal Gara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sal Gara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Sal Gara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sal Gara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sal Gara
Where is Sal Gara located?
Sal Gara village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Sal Gara?
The Gram Panchayat of Sal Gara is Salikhanyari.
What is the pincode of Sal Gara?
The pincode of Sal Gara is 263635.
What is the population of Sal Gara?
Sal Gara had a total population of 171, including 91 males and 80 females.
How many households are there in Sal Gara?
Sal Gara had 32 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sal Gara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sal Gara was 79.45%. Male literacy was 97.40% and female literacy was 59.42%.