Salempur village, Sameli block | Pincode 854101

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Salempur is a village in Sameli mandal, Katihar district, Bihar, with a population of 2,819 across 589 households. The village has a literacy rate of 53.5% and PIN code 854101.

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premchandra mandal

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LGD code: 225645
Pincode: 854101
Post office: Ayodhyaganj Bazar
Population: 2,819
Households: 589
Literacy rate: 53.5%
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,157
Distance to district centre: 316 km
Distance to mandal centre: 291 km
Distance to Patna: 145 km
Distance to Kolkata: 611 km
Nearest railway station: Salempur Junction · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Azad Nursing Home · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Salempur compares

By population, Salempur ranks #9 of 36 villages in Sameli mandal.

Literacy rate

53.5%

+9.8% vs mandal average

Salempur: 53.5%
Sameli mandal: 43.7%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

964

+46 vs mandal average

Salempur: 964
Sameli mandal: 918

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.3 vs mandal average

Salempur: 4.8
Sameli mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Salempur at a glance

Salempur is a village of 2,819 people in 589 households (Census 2011) in Sameli block, Katihar district, Bihar, the 9th-largest of 36 villages in Sameli block. Literacy is 54%, 10 points above the block average of 44% and the sex ratio is 964 women per 1,000 men. It lies 316 km from the Katihar district centre, 0 km from Salempur, the nearest town, under 1 km from Salempur Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 854101, served by Ayodhyaganj Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 225645. The nearest hospital or health centre is Azad Nursing Home, <1 km away. The sarpanch is premchandra mandal, and the village votes in Parbatta assembly constituency, represented by MLA Babulal Shorya. The population is estimated at 3,324 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Salempur · this village	2,819	54%	—
Salempur · Dinara	0	—	0 km N
Salempur · Barh	—	—	0 km N
Salempur · Simri	90	51%	0 km N
Salempur · Karpi	1,643	46%	0 km N
Salempur · Raghunathpur	1,132	62%	0 km N
Salempur · Gurua	0	—	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Salempur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 4
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: KATIHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 40
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KHAIRA
Total area (ha): 293.19
Irrigated area (ha): 138.05
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Salempur

LGD code: 225645
Pincode: 854101
Post office: Ayodhyaganj Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 2,819
Population (projected 2026): 3,324
Households: 589
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 964
Literacy rate: 53.5%
Coordinates: 26.29672°N, 83.92132°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Parbatta
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Babulal Shorya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: premchandra mandal
Block / Mandal: Sameli
Nearest railway station: Mahes Khunt (287.9 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Salempur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,819

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,324

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

589

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

694

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,819Census 2011
Households: 589Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,3242026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6942026 projection
Active job cards: 3,20,356MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,71,004MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 888NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 49.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 44.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 82.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Salempur

Mandal centre

Sameli · ≈ 291 km

≈ 9 h 56 min by car · 11 h 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Katihar · ≈ 316 km

≈ 10 h 48 min by car · 12 h 50 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,893 people

Salempur · ≈ under 1 km

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Distance to cities · straight line

Patna145 kmcapital
Kolkata611 km
Delhi711 km
Hyderabad1138 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSalempur Junction<1 km
Hospital / PHCAzad Nursing Home<1 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India26 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petrolium21 km
Collegebaba Raghav das Inter college26 km
Police stationUbhaon Police Station19 km

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Quick answers

People often ask about Salempur

What is the pincode of Salempur?

The pincode of Salempur, Sameli block, Katihar district, Bihar is 854101. The post office is Ayodhyaganj Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Salempur?

Mail for Salempur is delivered through Ayodhyaganj Bazar post office, pincode 854101, in Sameli block, Katihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Salempur located?

Salempur is a village in Sameli block of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Salempur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Salempur village has a population of 2,819 across 589 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Salempur?

The current sarpanch of Salempur gram panchayat is premchandra mandal.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salempur in?

Salempur falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Salempur in?

Salempur falls under the Parbatta assembly constituency (AC #151) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Salempur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Salempur village is 53.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Salempur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Salempur village is 964 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Salempur?

The nearest railway station to Salempur is Mahes Khunt (~287.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Salempur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Salempur, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Salempur from Katihar district centre?

Salempur is approximately 316 km (straight-line) from the centre of Katihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Salempur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Salempur village is 225645.

Which is the nearest town to Salempur?

Salempur (population 12,893, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Salempur in a straight line.

How big is Salempur compared to other villages in Sameli block?

Salempur ranks 9 of 36 villages in Sameli block by Census 2011 population (2,819 residents).

How far is Salempur from Patna?

Salempur is about 145 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 188 km.

How far is Salempur from Kolkata?

Salempur is about 611 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 795 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Salempur?

Salempur Junction is the nearest railway station to Salempur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Salempur?

Azad Nursing Home is the nearest hospital or health centre to Salempur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Salempur?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Salempur, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Salempur?

Bharat Petrolium is the nearest petrol pump to Salempur, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Salempur?

Salempur falls under Parbatta assembly constituency (AC 151). The sitting MLA is Babulal Shorya (Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)).

Who is the MP for Salempur?

Salempur is in Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Verma (LJP(RV)).

What is the population of Salempur in 2026?

Salempur is estimated at 3,324 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,819 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Salempur in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Salempur in Katihar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Salempur?

premchandra mandal is the sarpanch of Salempur gram panchayat, Sameli block. See the sarpanch list of Sameli block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)