Salun Village Overview
Salun is a village in Bhatar tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 11.2 km from Bhatar tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Barabeloon Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Salun village.
The sections below provide essential information about Salun 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 Salun is 319843. The village covers a geographical area of 114.84 hectares and has a pincode of 713165. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.
Location Map of Salun
Population & Demographics of Salun
This section provides population and demographic details of Salun village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,246 | 636 | 610 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 98 | 49 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 214 | 105 | 109 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 904 | 495 | 409 |
| Illiterate Population | 342 | 141 | 201 |
Key population details of Salun village are given below:
- Salun village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,246, including approximately 636 males and 610 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 214 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Salun village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.55%.
- There are around 297 households in Salun village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salun
Transport facilities help residents of Salun 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salun
The following villages are located close to Salun 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 Salun
- Where is Salun located?
- Salun village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salun?
- The Gram Panchayat of Salun is Barabeloon Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salun?
- The pincode of Salun is 713165.
- What is the population of Salun?
- Salun has a total population of 1,246, including 636 males and 610 females.
- How many households are there in Salun?
- There are 297 households in Salun.
- What is the literacy rate in Salun?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salun is 72.55%. Male literacy is 77.83% and female literacy is 67.05%.