Salna - Pokhari, Chamoli

Salna is a village situated in the Pokhari tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokhari and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Gopeshwar. Salna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salna is 041142. The village covers a total geographical area of 252.7 hectares and falls under the 246473 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Salna 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 Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salna

According to the 2011 Census, Salna village had a total population of 930 people, including 417 males and 513 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,230 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.77%, with male literacy at 95.98% and female literacy at 69.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 470, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Salna

Salna 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 Salna

Salna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Salna is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Salna is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salna

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

Health Facilities in Salna

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

FAQs about Salna