Salgori - Thakurganj, Kishanganj

Salgori is a village situated in the Thakurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurganj and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Malin Gaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salgori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salgori is 222454. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.95 hectares and falls under the 855108 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Salgori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Salgori

As per Census 2011, Salgori village has a total population of 2,339 people, consisting of 1,166 males and 1,173 females. The village has 499 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 409 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 703 literate and 1,636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salgori are given below:

Nearby Villages of Salgori

Salgori is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Salgori

Public transport in the Salgori is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thakurganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Salgori is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Salgori is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salgori

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salgori village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Salgori

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salgori village are given below:

FAQs about Salgori