Purba Salganga - Udarbond, Cachar
Purba Salganga is a village situated in the Udarbond subdivision of Cachar district, Assam. Salganga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Salganga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Salganga is 299474. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.62 hectares and falls under the 788104 pincode. Silchar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Purba Salganga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udharbond Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Silchar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Purba Salganga
As per Census 2011, Purba Salganga village has a total population of 1,308 people, consisting of 653 males and 655 females. The village has 290 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,115 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purba Salganga are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,308 | 653 | 655 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 134 | 72 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 116 | 62 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,115 | 566 | 549 |
| Illiterate Population | 193 | 87 | 106 |
Nearby Villages of Purba Salganga
Purba Salganga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Purba Salganga
Purba Salganga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silchar to Purba Salganga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Purba Salganga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purba Salganga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Purba Salganga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purba Salganga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Purba Salganga
Where is Purba Salganga located?
Purba Salganga village is located in Udarbond Subdivision, Cachar district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purba Salganga?
The Gram Panchayat of Purba Salganga is Salganga.
What is the pincode of Purba Salganga?
The pincode of Purba Salganga is 788104.
What is the population of Purba Salganga?
Purba Salganga has a total population of 1,308, including 653 males and 655 females.
How many households are there in Purba Salganga?
There are 290 households in Purba Salganga.
What is the literacy rate in Purba Salganga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purba Salganga is 85.24%. Male literacy is 86.68% and female literacy is 83.82%.