Salan - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Salan is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 24.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salan is 317898. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.6 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Salan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Salan

According to the 2011 Census, Salan village had a total population of 2,038 people, including 1,024 males and 1,014 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.12%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 498, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Salan

Salan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Salan

Salan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Salan is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Salan is about 24.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Salan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salan village are given below:

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