Indian Village Directory

Salwan (98) Village

Salwan (98) is an inhabited village in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 007169, the Census 2011 record lists 889 people in 162 households and the reported area is 94.81 hectares. The local references include Saluni CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chamba at about 55 km.

In short:

Salwan (98) is a village in Saluni Sub-district, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 007169 and 889 people in 162 households.

Village Code007169
Population889
Households162
Area94.81 hectares
Nearest TownChamba

Detailed village profile

Salwan (98) at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 889 people, 94.81 hectares of reported area and Chamba as the nearest town reference for Salwan (98), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Chamba
Sub-district Saluni
CD Block Saluni
  • Salwan (98) falls under Saluni Sub-district in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 007169.
  • The record lists 889 people living in 162 households.
  • The reported village area is 94.81 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chamba.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Village Facts

Village
Salwan (98)
Census Village Code
007169
State
Himachal Pradesh
State Census Code
02
District
Chamba
District Census Code
023
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Saluni
Sub-district Census Code
00085
CD Block
Saluni
Households
162
Population
889
Male Population
418
Female Population
471
Sex Ratio
1,126.79
Area
94.81 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km
Nearest Town
Chamba
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
176312
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 937.66 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.49 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 38.13% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 16.42% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salwan (98) in the official administrative record. Census village code 007169 and Saluni CD Block.

State Census Code
02
District Census Code
023
Sub-district Census Code
00085
Village Census Code
007169
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Saluni

Location and Distance

Chamba is the nearest town listed for Salwan (98), about 55 km away. Chamba is listed as the district headquarters at about 55 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Saluni
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
47 km
District Headquarter
Chamba
Distance from District Headquarter
55 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Yes
Nearest Town
Chamba
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
94.81 hectares
Area
0.95 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 889 people in 162 households, with 418 male residents and 471 female residents. The average household size is 5.49, and SC share is 38.13% and ST share is 16.42% for Salwan (98). Population density works out to about 937.66 people per sq km.

Total Households
162
Total Population
889
Male Population
418
Female Population
471
Sex Ratio
1,126.79
Average Household Size
5.49
SC Population
339
SC Male Population
161
SC Female Population
178
SC Population Share
38.13
ST Population
146
ST Male Population
64
ST Female Population
82
ST Population Share
16.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Salwan (98) list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Salwan (98). Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Salwan (98) include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.81 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Salwan (98) include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Sub Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Salwan (98) include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Salwan (98) is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salwan (98) show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 47.21 hectares and irrigated land is 0.49 hectares (1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Barley
Forest Area In Hectares
5.59 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.25
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
27.95 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
47.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.72 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.49
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
0.49 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salwan (98) village located?

Salwan (98) is in Saluni Sub-district of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Salwan (98) village in?

Salwan (98) village is in Chamba district.

Which state is Salwan (98) village in?

Salwan (98) village is in Himachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Salwan (98) under?

Salwan (98) comes under Saluni Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Salwan (98)?

The Census village code of Salwan (98) is 007169.

What is the population of Salwan (98) village?

The village record lists 889 people and 162 households for Salwan (98).

How many households are in Salwan (98) village?

The village record lists 162 households for Salwan (98).

What is the male and female population of Salwan (98)?

The record lists 418 male residents and 471 female residents for Salwan (98).

What is the sex ratio of Salwan (98) village?

The sex ratio of Salwan (98) is 1,126.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salwan (98) village?

The reported geographical area of Salwan (98) is 94.81 hectares.

What is the population density of Salwan (98) village?

The approximate population density of Salwan (98) is 937.66 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salwan (98)?

The nearest town listed for Salwan (98) is Chamba, about 55 km away.

How far is Salwan (98) from the district headquarters?

Salwan (98) is about 55 km from Chamba, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salwan (98) from the sub-district headquarters?

Salwan (98) is about 47 km from Saluni, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Salwan (98)?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Salwan (98).

What crops or land-use details are reported for Salwan (98)?

For Salwan (98), reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Barley, net sown area is 47.21 hectares and irrigated land is 0.49 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Salwan (98).

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 2 health centre records for Salwan (98).

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.