Saluka Village Overview
Saluka is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 8 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dahala is the Gram Panchayat for Saluka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Saluka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Saluka is 329086. The village covers a geographical area of 69.28 hectares and has a pincode of 722140. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Saluka
Population & Demographics of Saluka
This section provides population and demographic details of Saluka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 271 | 140 | 131 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 194 | 115 | 79 |
| Illiterate Population | 77 | 25 | 52 |
Key population details of Saluka village are given below:
- Saluka village is a small village with a total population of around 271, including approximately 140 males and 131 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Saluka village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.59%.
- There are around 46 households in Saluka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Saluka
Transport facilities help residents of Saluka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Saluka
The following villages are located close to Saluka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saluka
- Where is Saluka located?
- Saluka village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Saluka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Saluka is Dahala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Saluka?
- The pincode of Saluka is 722140.
- What is the population of Saluka?
- Saluka has a total population of 271, including 140 males and 131 females.
- How many households are there in Saluka?
- There are 46 households in Saluka.
- What is the literacy rate in Saluka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saluka is 71.59%. Male literacy is 82.14% and female literacy is 60.31%.