Saltora

Saltora is a Town and Subdivision in Bankura District of West Bengal. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Saltora Block (CD) is 02356. The total area of Saltora Subdivision is 323 km². Saltora has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Saltora Subdivision

Saltora Subdivision has a total of 155 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Saltora Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Saltora Subdivision

The population profile of Saltora Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Saltora Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,35,980 people. Includes nearly 69,732 males and 66,248 females. Rural population is about 1,35,980 people.
• There are around 17,431 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,988 boys and 8,443 girls.
• Literate population is about 72,854 people. Non-literate population is around 63,126 people.
• There are nearly 28,115 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Saltora Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Saltora Subdivision is approximately 46,497 people, including 23,611 males and 22,886 females. Around 46,497 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saltora Subdivision is about 25,696 people, including 12,890 males and 12,806 females. Around 25,696 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 421 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 421 people per sq. km.