Salbani - Shikaripara, Dumka
Salbani is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Maluti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salbani village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salbani is 371045. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.7 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Salbani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Salbani
Salbani 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chhotapara Urf Harispara | South-East | 1.04 km |
| Basmata | South-West | 1.32 km |
| Bahirgram | North-East | 1.35 km |
| Khaprajola | West | 1.39 km |
| Nabinagar | South-East | 1.43 km |
| Rajbandh | South-West | 2.03 km |
| Malpahari | North-West | 2.22 km |
| Changadanga | South | 2.38 km |
| Bikrampur | East | 2.53 km |
| Paikpara | West | 2.76 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Salbani
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Salbani. The nearest railway station is Nagarnabi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumka to Salbani is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salbani
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salbani village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Salbani
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salbani village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Salbani
Where is Salbani located?
Salbani village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salbani?
The Gram Panchayat of Salbani is Maluti.
What is the pincode of Salbani?
The pincode of Salbani is 816118.