Saltora Subdivision - Bankura, West Bengal
Saltora is an administrative subdivision in the Bankura district of West Bengal, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Saltora is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Damodar Junction, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 323 km², including 322.80 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Saltora Subdivision
Saltora Subdivision has a total of 157 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhuri | Rural | Gogra |
| 2 | Alunia | Rural | Pabra |
| 3 | Amjhor | Rural | Tiluri |
| 4 | Anandapur | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 5 | Baghadabar | Rural | Saltora |
| 6 | Bagjata | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 7 | Bagulia | Rural | Tiluri |
| 8 | Bakulia | Rural | Salma |
| 9 | Balarampur | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 10 | Bamantora | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 11 | Bamnishala | Rural | Saltora |
| 12 | Bansh Ketia | Rural | Kanuri |
| 13 | Barasal | Rural | Salma |
| 14 | Bardubi | Rural | Tiluri |
| 15 | Barkona | Rural | Kanuri |
| 16 | Behari | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 17 | Belebad | Rural | Kanuri |
| 18 | Belekuri | Rural | Pabra |
| 19 | Beltikri | Rural | Dhekia |
| 20 | Beriathol | Rural | Pabra |
| 21 | Bhadaspur | Rural | Tiluri |
| 22 | Bhadaspur Khas | Rural | Tiluri |
| 23 | Bhaluka | Rural | Tiluri |
| 24 | Bhangucha | Rural | Salma |
| 25 | Bharatpur | Rural | Tiluri |
| 26 | Bhodadi | Rural | Gogra |
| 27 | Bhuban Bandi | Rural | Salma |
| 28 | Bhur Kunda Thol | Rural | Dhekia |
| 29 | Biharinathparbat | Rural | Tiluri |
| 30 | Binoddihi | Rural | Kanuri |
| 31 | Binodpur | Rural | Tiluri |
| 32 | Bishjor | Rural | Dhekia |
| 33 | Boja Pathar | Rural | Kanuri |
| 34 | Chak Mushlia | Rural | Pabra |
| 35 | Chak Paruri | Rural | Pabra |
| 36 | Chakbaga | Rural | Tiluri |
| 37 | Chandbad | Rural | Salma |
| 38 | Chandipur | Rural | Dhekia |
| 39 | Chandra | Rural | Gogra |
| 40 | Chaubata | Rural | Gogra |
| 41 | Chaukhuri | Rural | Salma |
| 42 | Chhata Pathar | Rural | Kanuri |
| 43 | Chhatinbaid | Rural | Tiluri |
| 44 | Chuaberia | Rural | Dhekia |
| 45 | Dahuka | Rural | Salma |
| 46 | Damodarpur | Rural | Pabra |
| 47 | Demramol | Rural | Pabra |
| 48 | Dhapali | Rural | Gogra |
| 49 | Dhatla | Rural | Kanuri |
| 50 | Dhekia | Rural | Dhekia |
| 51 | Dighit | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 52 | Dightor | Rural | Saltora |
| 53 | Dubrajpur | Rural | Dhekia |
| 54 | Dulaltara | Rural | Pabra |
| 55 | Fatepur | Rural | Tiluri |
| 56 | Gogra | Rural | Gogra |
| 57 | Gonsai Dihi | Rural | Dhekia |
| 58 | Gopal Nagar | Rural | Salma |
| 59 | Goradihi | Rural | Dhekia |
| 60 | Got | Rural | Kanuri |
| 61 | Harakbad | Rural | Salma |
| 62 | Haroka | Rural | Gogra |
| 63 | Hirerban | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 64 | Ilam Bazar | Rural | Salma |
| 65 | Iswarda | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 66 | Ituri | Rural | Tiluri |
| 67 | Jadabpur | Rural | Gogra |
| 68 | Jahur Bana | Rural | Tiluri |
| 69 | Jhanka | Rural | Saltora |
| 70 | Jhupulia | Rural | Salma |
| 71 | Kalakundi | Rural | Tiluri |
| 72 | Kalla | Rural | Salma |
| 73 | Kamalhir | Rural | Salma |
| 74 | Kanuri | Rural | Kanuri |
| 75 | Karkata | Rural | Gogra |
| 76 | Kashihir | Rural | Tiluri |
| 77 | Kastara | Rural | Salma |
| 78 | Katabaid | Rural | Pabra |
| 79 | Kechka | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 80 | Kendana | Rural | Salma |
| 81 | Keshar Kundi | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 82 | Khagra | Rural | Pabra |
| 83 | Kharbana | Rural | Dhekia |
| 84 | Khatmara | Rural | Gogra |
| 85 | Krishnapur | Rural | Dhekia |
| 86 | Krishnapur | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 87 | Kujkuria | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 88 | Kukhrakuri | Rural | Salma |
| 89 | Kultuka | Rural | Gogra |
| 90 | Lakshankata | Rural | Tiluri |
| 91 | Lakshmanpur | Rural | Gogra |
| 92 | Lalitakuri | Rural | Dhekia |
| 93 | Latulia | Rural | Gogra |
| 94 | Lechhera | Rural | Gogra |
| 95 | Ledapalash | Rural | Saltora |
| 96 | Ledi Pahari | Rural | Dhekia |
| 97 | Madhabpur | Rural | Gogra |
| 98 | Mahisaradi | Rural | Tiluri |
| 99 | Majit | Rural | Salma |
| 100 | Majura Kundi | Rural | Kanuri |
| 101 | Maldihi | Rural | Tiluri |
| 102 | Manipur | Rural | Pabra |
| 103 | Mauchuria | Rural | Saltora |
| 104 | Mohanapara | Rural | Dhekia |
| 105 | Moulahir | Rural | Kanuri |
| 106 | Murgadoba | Rural | Gogra |
| 107 | Murlu | Rural | Saltora |
| 108 | Mutukbani | Rural | Dhekia |
| 109 | Nabagram | Rural | Tiluri |
| 110 | Narayanpur | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 111 | Netkamla | Rural | Gogra |
| 112 | Niamatpur | Rural | Dhekia |
| 113 | Nimra | Rural | Pabra |
| 114 | Pabayan | Rural | Dhekia |
| 115 | Pabra | Rural | Pabra |
| 116 | Pagarbari | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 117 | Paharbera | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 118 | Paharpur | Rural | Tiluri |
| 119 | Patdoha | Rural | Kanuri |
| 120 | Pathardihi | Rural | Dhekia |
| 121 | Pirrabaid Dholar Bandh | Rural | Pabra |
| 122 | Raghunath Chak | Rural | Kanuri |
| 123 | Raj Bandh | Rural | Kanuri |
| 124 | Rajpura | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 125 | Ramjibanpur | Rural | Pabra |
| 126 | Rampur | Rural | Kanuri |
| 127 | Rangamatia | Rural | Salma |
| 128 | Ranipur | Rural | Dhekia |
| 129 | Ranipur | Rural | Pabra |
| 130 | Ranjitpur | Rural | Dhekia |
| 131 | Rautara | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 132 | Sabur Bandh | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 133 | Saheb Danga | Rural | Salma |
| 134 | Salbeda | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 135 | Salma | Rural | Salma |
| 136 | Saltora | Rural | Saltora |
| 137 | Sar Pahari | Rural | Tiluri |
| 138 | Sat Deuli | Rural | Salma |
| 139 | Sebapur | Rural | Saltora |
| 140 | Shalchur | Rural | Salma |
| 141 | Shalroha | Rural | Pabra |
| 142 | Shiarbedia | Rural | Saltora |
| 143 | Shirpuranpur | Rural | Tiluri |
| 144 | Shirpurnama | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 145 | Shyampur | Rural | Saltora |
| 146 | Siakuldoba | Rural | Tiluri |
| 147 | Simladihi | Rural | Tiluri |
| 148 | Singhir | Rural | Salma |
| 149 | Sukabad | Rural | Pabra |
| 150 | Swatiwakuri | Rural | Salma |
| 151 | Telidihi | Rural | Kanuri |
| 152 | Tentul Tikri | Rural | Dhekia |
| 153 | Tentularakh | Rural | Bamuntore |
| 154 | Thana Dumar | Rural | Pabra |
| 155 | Tilabaid | Rural | Kanuri |
| 156 | Tiluri | Rural | Tiluri |
| 157 | Udaypur | Rural | Tiluri |
Population of Saltora Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Saltora Subdivision has a total population of 1,35,980 people, consisting of 69,732 males and 66,248 females. There are 28,115 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 421 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,35,980 | 1,35,980 | 0 |
| Male Population | 69,732 | 69,732 | 0 |
| Female Population | 66,248 | 66,248 | 0 |
| Total Households | 28,115 | 28,115 | 0 |
| Population Density | 421 / km² | 421 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 72,854 literate people and 17,431 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 46,497 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 25,696 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,431 | 17,431 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 72,854 | 72,854 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 63,126 | 63,126 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 46,497 | 46,497 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 25,696 | 25,696 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.