Salon, India
Salon | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Map of Salon CD block | |
| Coordinates: 26°02′N 81°27′E / 26.03°N 81.45°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Division | Lucknow |
| District | Amethi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar panchayat |
| • Body | Nagar PalikaTehsil |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 13,166 |
| • Density | 8,800/km2 (23,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 229127 |
| Telephone code | 05311 |
| Vehicle registration | UP33 |
Salon is a town and nagar panchayat in Raebareli district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the headquarters of a tehsil as well as a community development block. Originally it was also the headquarters of the entire district, but they were moved after the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It is located a bit to the south of the Sai river, at the junction of the Raebareli-Pratapgarh and Jais-Khaga roads. Other roads lead to Dalmau, Manikpur, and Kunda. To the east is a large jhil.
Salon is located at 26°02′N 81°27′E / 26.03°N 81.45°E. It has an average elevation of 110 metres (360 feet).
As of 2011, Salon had a population of 14,757, in 2,130 households.