Salpatra - Baliapur, Dhanbad

Salpatra is a village situated in the Baliapur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliapur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Dudhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salpatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salpatra is 361926. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 828201 pincode.

Salpatra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salpatra

According to the 2011 Census, Salpatra village had a total population of 1,762 people, including 914 males and 848 females, living in 316 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.05%, with male literacy at 77.11% and female literacy at 47.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Salpatra

Salpatra 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 Salpatra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Salpatra. The nearest railway station is Chhota Ambana, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Salpatra is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salpatra

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

Health Facilities in Salpatra

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

FAQs about Salpatra