Salda Village Overview
Salda is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 4.5 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Purba Nabasan is the Gram Panchayat for Salda village.
The sections below provide essential information about Salda 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 Salda is 327449. The village covers a geographical area of 89.41 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Salda
Population & Demographics of Salda
This section provides population and demographic details of Salda village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 419 | 228 | 191 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 295 | 168 | 127 |
| Illiterate Population | 124 | 60 | 64 |
Key population details of Salda village are given below:
- Salda village is a small village with a total population of around 419, including approximately 228 males and 191 females, with a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 55 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Salda village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.41%.
- There are around 78 households in Salda village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salda
Transport facilities help residents of Salda 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 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salda
The following villages are located close to Salda 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 Salda
- Where is Salda located?
- Salda village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salda?
- The Gram Panchayat of Salda is Purba Nabasan (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salda?
- The pincode of Salda is 722207.
- What is the population of Salda?
- Salda has a total population of 419, including 228 males and 191 females.
- How many households are there in Salda?
- There are 78 households in Salda.
- What is the literacy rate in Salda?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salda is 70.41%. Male literacy is 73.68% and female literacy is 66.49%.