Salu Village
Salu is a revenue village in Bhatwari tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It had a population of 263 in 52 households (Census 2011).
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263 souls. 52 homes.
Bhatwari tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
Salu today
- Bottle gourd₹1,000Vikasnagar APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹800Vikasnagar APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹1,000Vikasnagar APMC · 15 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Salu, Bhatwari tehsil, Uttarkashi!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Salu
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Salu at a glance
A small village by the standards of Bhatwari tehsil, Salu ranked 38th of 50 by population, with 263 people in 52 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 66.5%, below Uttarkashi district's 74.7% (Bhatwari tehsil: 82.5%), while the sex ratio was 1,055 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 968. It falls under Salu gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 249194. The village covers 180 hectares — about 1.8 km², or roughly 146 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Saura, about 2.7 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Bhatwari Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 5 self-help groups with 32 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 1,727 m above sea level At Salu's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Salu is in the Salu gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Salu compares
By population, Salu ranks #38 of 50 inhabited villages in Bhatwari tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Salu ranks
| Ranked by | Salu | In Uttarkashi district | In Uttarakhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 263 | 429 of 695 | 6,365 of 15,746 (tied)above 59% | 327 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 52 | 415 of 695 (tied) | 6,817 of 15,746 (tied)above 56% | 63 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 66.5% | 550 of 695 | 13,997 of 15,746 (tied)above 11% | 73.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,055 per 1,000 males | 177 of 686 (tied) | 8,259 of 15,625 (tied)above 47% | 984 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.06 per household | 332 of 695 (tied) | 4,514 of 15,746 (tied)above 71% | 5.02 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 146.3 per km² | 571 of 695 (tied) | 11,459 of 15,688 (tied)above 27% | 328.1 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 63.5% | 77 of 695 | 1,903 of 15,746 (tied)above 88% | 50.5% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Salu
In Uttarkashi district
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- KirauliMori, Uttarkashi215 people · 66.3% literate · 1,028 per 1,000 · 5.12 per householdCompare →
- SyalukaPuraula, Uttarkashi329 people · 66.9% literate · 1,069 per 1,000 · 5.39 per householdCompare →
- ChaptariPuraula, Uttarkashi331 people · 66.4% literate · 1,095 per 1,000 · 4.94 per householdCompare →
- DhyoralagakhadkyasemPuraula, Uttarkashi200 people · 68.2% literate · 1,020 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Uttarakhand
- KumarBhanoli, Almora282 people · 69.0% literate · 1,058 per 1,000 · 5.04 per householdCompare →
- TamatkandePulla Gumdesh, Champawat296 people · 64.9% literate · 1,041 per 1,000 · 4.93 per householdCompare →
- HusainpurGadarpur, Udham Singh Nagar246 people · 67.2% literate · 1,050 per 1,000 · 5.35 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Salu had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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View all 52 →Salu — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Uttarakhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+18.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 263Census 2011
- Male / female
- 128 / 135
- Households
- 52
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 66.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 167
- Work participation
- 63.5%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Salu on the map
Salu · 30.7495° N, 78.5959° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Salu's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Salu
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Salu's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeSoura Branch Post Office · 2.3 km (straight line) · PIN 249194 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
- Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Gorsali · 3.8 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Salu
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- SubCentre, Gorsali · Primary health centre3.8 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Salu
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Salu's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices196 in Uttarkashi district
Post office · 2.3 km away (straight line)
Post office · 3.8 km away (straight line)
Post office · 4 km away (straight line)
Hospitals & clinics73 in Uttarkashi district
Primary / community health centre · 3.8 km away (straight line)
Gorsali
Hospital · 6.4 km away (straight line)
Maneri
Primary / community health centre · 6.7 km away (straight line)
Block Office Bhatwari, Bhatwari
Schools & anganwadis1 in Uttarkashi district
Colleges & universities3 in Uttarkashi district
- Government Post Graduate College
College · 15 km away (straight line)
- Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering
College · 16 km away (straight line)
- Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering
Coaching / training institute · 16 km away (straight line)
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Uttarkashi district
- District Collectorate
District Collectorate · 15 km away (straight line)
Government offices2 in Uttarkashi district
- CMO Office
Government office · 15 km away (straight line)
Temples29 in Uttarkashi district
Other places of worship5 in Uttarkashi district
Place of worship · 1.9 km away (straight line)
Transport10 in Uttarkashi district
- Bus station
Bus station · 7.9 km away (straight line)
- Uttarkashi Bus Stand
Bus station · 15 km away (straight line)
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
Airport · 74 km away (straight line)
Community places2 in Uttarkashi district
All places in Bhatwari tehsil (24) →Places of worship in Salu →Suggest a missing place
Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not checked by VoiceOfVillage unless marked verified. Phone numbers and hours appear only when the source lists them; call before you travel. openstreetmap.org/copyright Bank branches: RBI IFSC lists (via github.com/razorpay/ifsc, public domain). Post offices: India Post, All India Pincode Directory (data.gov.in, GODL-India).
People often ask about Salu
Where is Salu located?
Salu is a village in Bhatwari tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
Which district is Salu in?
Salu is in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
Which gram panchayat does Salu belong to?
Salu comes under the Salu gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Salu?
The pincode of Salu, Bhatwari, Uttarkashi is 249194.
What is the population of Salu?
As per the 2011 Census, Salu had a population of 263 (128 males and 135 females).
How many households are there in Salu?
Salu had 52 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Salu?
Salu covers about 180 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Salu?
The literacy rate of Salu was 66.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Salu?
Salu had 1,055 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salu in?
Salu is in the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Salu?
Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Salu, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Salu in?
Salu is in the Gangotri assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Salu?
Suresh Singh Chauhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Gangotri assembly seat, which includes Salu, in 2022.
Which development block is Salu in?
Salu is in the Bhatwari development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Salu?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Salu is 40746 and its Census 2011 village code is 40746.
Which villages are near Salu?
Villages near Salu include Saura (2.7 km), Kumalti (2.8 km), Aungee (3.3 km), Bayana (3.5 km), Lata (3.9 km).
What is the population of Salu in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Salu's Census 2011 population of 263 by Uttarakhand's official RGI projection (+18.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 310 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Salu?
The sarpanch of Salu has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
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District climate page →No market in Uttarkashi district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Vikasnagar APMC, Chakrata APMC, Dehradun district — about 68 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 15 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd | Vikasnagar APMC | 800 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Vikasnagar APMC | 800 | 800 | 800 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Vikasnagar APMC | 500 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Colacasia | Chakrata APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Colacasia | Vikasnagar APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) | Vikasnagar APMC | 1,200 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Field Pea · Field Pea | Chakrata APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Field Pea · Field Pea | Vikasnagar APMC | 2,400 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 15 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Salu's shops. Best mandi price near Salu →
Official dataAgmarknet, 15 Nov 2026