Salu Village Overview
Salu is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 25 km from Bhatwari tehsil headquarters and around 32 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salu village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Salu village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salu is 040746. The village covers a geographical area of 179.72 hectares and has a pincode of 249194. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Location Map of Salu
Population & Demographics of Salu
This section provides population and demographic details of Salu village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 263 | 128 | 135 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 147 | 84 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 116 | 44 | 72 |
Key population details of Salu village are given below:
- Salu village is a small village with a total population of around 263, including approximately 128 males and 135 females, with a sex ratio of 1054 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Salu village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.89%.
- There are around 52 households in Salu village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salu
Transport facilities help residents of Salu village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salu
The following villages are located close to Salu and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salu
- Where is Salu located?
- Salu village is located in Bhatwari Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salu?
- Salu is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salu?
- The pincode of Salu is 249194.
- What is the population of Salu?
- Salu has a total population of 263, including 128 males and 135 females.
- How many households are there in Salu?
- There are 52 households in Salu.
- What is the literacy rate in Salu?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salu is 55.89%. Male literacy is 65.63% and female literacy is 46.67%.