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{{Short description|Villages in Ballia district}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2025}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Salempur, Chilkahar
| native_name = सलेमपुर
| native_name_lang = hi
| settlement_type = Village
| pushpin_map = India Uttar Pradesh#India
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Uttar Pradesh, India
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Uttar Pradesh
| subdivision_type2 = Division
| subdivision_name2 = Azamgarh
| subdivision_type3 = District
| subdivision_name3 = Ballia
| subdivision_type4 = Block
| subdivision_name4 = Chilkahar
| elevation_m = 72
| population_total =
| population_as_of =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| unit_pref = Metric
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = Hindi, Urdu
| demographics1_title2 = Regional
| demographics1_info2 = Bhojpuri
| timezone1 = IST
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = PIN
| postal_code = 277203
| area_code_type = Telephone code
| area_code = 05496
| registration_plate = UP-60
}}
'''Salempur, Chilkahar''' is a village located in the Chilkahar block of [[Ballia district]], in the [[Azamgarh division]] of the Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="bhartiyapanchayat">{{Cite web |title=Salempur Panchayat in Chilkahar Block in Ballia of Uttar Pradesh |url=https://bhartiyapanchayat.com/my-panchayat/uttar-pradesh/ballia/chilkahar/salempur |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=bhartiyapanchayat.com}}</ref>It lies in the eastern region of the state and forms part of the rural administrative area of Ballia district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=District Ballia {{!}} Government Of Uttar Pradesh {{!}} Baaghi Ballia {{!}} India |url=https://ballia.nic.in/ |access-date=2025-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Full list of villages of Chilkahar block in Ballia district |url=https://www.viewvillage.in/villages-of-block/chilkahar-912 |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=www.viewvillage.in}}</ref>

== Geography ==
Salempur is situated at an elevation of about {{convert|72|metres|ft}} above sea level. The village is part of the fertile plains of eastern Uttar Pradesh and is surrounded by other settlements such as Chilkahar, Bhrauli, and [[Rasra]]. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.<ref name="bhartiyapanchayat"/>

== Administration ==
The village falls under the jurisdiction of the Chilkahar block and is administered through the local gram panchayat system. It is part of the [[Ballia district]] in the [[Azamgarh division]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=अनियमित विद्युत कटौती से जनता में आक्रोश - Rage in public with irregular power cuts |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/ballia-rage-in-public-with-irregular-power-cuts-18447897.html |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

== Demographics and Culture ==
The population of Salempur primarily comprises Bhojpuri-speaking people, while Hindi and Urdu are used for official communication and education. Cultural life in the village is centered around traditional Bhojpuri customs and festivals. Prominent festivals celebrated include [[Chhath Puja]], [[Diwali]], [[Holi]], and [[Dussehra]].

== Economy ==
Agriculture forms the backbone of the village economy. The major crops cultivated are paddy, wheat, sugarcane, and pulses. Some residents are also engaged in local business, education, and government services in nearby towns such as [[Rasra]] and [[Ballia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Salempur, Rasra, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India - Geolysis Local |url=http://geolysis.com/p/in/up/ballia/rasra/salempur |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=geolysis.com}}</ref>

== Transport ==
Salempur is well connected by road to nearby towns including [[Rasra]], Chilkahar, and [[Ballia]].
The nearest railway station is Rasra railway station, located approximately 6–8 kilometres from the village. Bus and auto-rickshaw services are commonly used for local travel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chilkahar (CHR) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri |url=https://www.railyatri.in/stations/chilkahar-chr |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=www.railyatri.in}}</ref>

== Education ==
The village has access to primary and upper-primary schools under the Uttar Pradesh government's rural education program.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Schools in Chilkahar Cluster {{!}} List of Schools in Chilkahar Cluster, Ballia District (Uttar Pradesh) |url=https://schools.org.in/uttar-pradesh/ballia/chilkahar/chilkahar- |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=schools.org.in}}</ref> For higher education, students generally travel to nearby towns like Rasra, Chilkahar, or Ballia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Schools in Salempur Cluster {{!}} List of Schools in Salempur Cluster, Ballia District (Uttar Pradesh) |url=https://schools.org.in/uttar-pradesh/ballia/chilkahar/salempur- |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=schools.org.in}}</ref>

== Climate ==
The region has a typical North Indian climate with three main seasons: summer (April–June), monsoon (July–September), and winter (October–February). Average summer temperatures range from 30°C to 42°C, while winter temperatures fall between 8°C and 20°C.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weather in Chilkahar, Ballia 10-Day Forecast & Farming Ad... |url=https://www.greenalerts.in/weather-forecast-india/uttar-pradesh/ballia/chilkahar/ |access-date=2025-11-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== See also ==
*[[Ballia district]]
*[[Azamgarh division]]
*[[Rasra]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Villages in Ballia district]]
[[Category:Villages in Uttar Pradesh]]

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