Saltora

Saltora is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.9km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Saltora village. As per 2009 stats, Kapista is the gram panchayat of Saltora village.

Here you can discover what makes Saltora unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Saltora’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Saltora

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saltora is 326301. The village spans a total geographical area of 229.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722203. Bankura is nearest town to Saltora village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Saltora village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barjora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Saltora

Population of Saltora

According to the 2011 Census, Saltora has a total population of about 2,928, with approximately 1,479 males and 1,449 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 349 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,669 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.13%, with male literacy at about 67.75% and female literacy near 48.31%. There are around 670 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saltora's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saltora

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Saltora. As per the 2011 stats, Saltora had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Saltora

Knowing the nearby villages of Saltora helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Saltora.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saltora