Salud - Joshimath, Chamoli
Salud is a village situated in the Joshimath tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joshimath and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Salud Dungra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salud village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salud is 040828. The village covers a total geographical area of 474.63 hectares and falls under the 246443 pincode. Joshimath is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Salud village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Salud
As per Census 2011, Salud village has a total population of 1,583 people, consisting of 801 males and 782 females. The village has 386 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,117 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salud are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,583 | 801 | 782 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 223 | 113 | 110 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 207 | 102 | 105 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 1,117 | 648 | 469 |
| Illiterate Population | 466 | 153 | 313 |
Nearby Villages of Salud
Salud 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 Salud
Salud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joshimath to Salud is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Salud is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salud
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salud village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Salud
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salud village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Salud
Where is Salud located?
Salud village is located in Joshimath Tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salud?
The Gram Panchayat of Salud is Salud Dungra.
What is the pincode of Salud?
The pincode of Salud is 246443.
What is the population of Salud?
Salud has a total population of 1,583, including 801 males and 782 females.
How many households are there in Salud?
There are 386 households in Salud.
What is the literacy rate in Salud?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salud is 70.56%. Male literacy is 80.90% and female literacy is 59.97%.