Indian Village Directory

Salempur Village

Salempur is an inhabited village in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216365, the Census 2011 record lists 1,080 people in 175 households and the reported area is 132 hectares. The local references include Belsandi Gram Panchayat, Gaunaha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Salempur is a village in Gaunaha Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216365 and 1,080 people in 175 households.
Village Code216365
Population1,080
Households175
Area132 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Salempur
Census Village Code
216365
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gaunaha
Sub-district Census Code
01015
CD Block
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat
Belsandi
Households
175
Population
1,080
Male Population
566
Female Population
514
Sex Ratio
908.13
Area
132 hectares
Area
1.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Salempur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,080 people, 132 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Salempur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
BlockGaunaha
CD BlockGaunaha
Gram PanchayatBelsandi
  • Salempur falls under Gaunaha Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216365.
  • The record lists 1,080 people living in 175 households.
  • The reported village area is 132 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density818.18 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.17 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share53.98%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share86.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salempur in the official administrative record. Census village code 216365, Belsandi Gram Panchayat and Gaunaha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01015
Village Census Code
216365
CD Block Code
0003
Gram Panchayat Code
0011
CD Block Name
Gaunaha
Gram Panchayat Name
Belsandi

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Salempur, about 22 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 61 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gaunaha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
61 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
22 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
132 hectares
Area
1.32 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,080 people in 175 households, with 566 male residents and 514 female residents. The average household size is 6.17, and SC share is 41.85% and ST share is 53.98% for Salempur. Population density works out to about 818.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
175
Total Population
1,080
Male Population
566
Female Population
514
Sex Ratio
908.13
Average Household Size
6.17
SC Population
452
SC Male Population
238
SC Female Population
214
SC Population Share
41.85
ST Population
583
ST Male Population
302
ST Female Population
281
ST Population Share
53.98
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Salempur list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Salempur include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Salempur include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Salempur include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salempur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.3 hectares and irrigated land is 84.5 hectares (86.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.4
Net Area Sown In Hectares
97.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
12.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
84.5
Canals Area In Hectares
76.4 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salempur village located?

Salempur is in Gaunaha Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Salempur village in?

Salempur village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Salempur village in?

Salempur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Salempur under?

Salempur comes under Gaunaha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Salempur?

The Census village code of Salempur is 216365.

Which Gram Panchayat is Salempur under?

Salempur is listed under Belsandi Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gaunaha.

What is the population of Salempur village?

The village record lists 1,080 people and 175 households for Salempur.

How many households are in Salempur village?

The village record lists 175 households for Salempur.

What is the male and female population of Salempur?

The record lists 566 male residents and 514 female residents for Salempur.

What is the sex ratio of Salempur village?

The sex ratio of Salempur is 908.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salempur village?

The reported geographical area of Salempur is 132 hectares.

What is the population density of Salempur village?

The approximate population density of Salempur is 818.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salempur?

The nearest town listed for Salempur is Narkatiyaganj, about 22 km away.

How far is Salempur from the district headquarters?

Salempur is about 61 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salempur from the sub-district headquarters?

Salempur is about 26 km from Gaunaha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Salempur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Salempur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Salempur?

For Salempur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.3 hectares and irrigated land is 84.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Salempur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.