Saluka

Saluka is a village located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Saluka village. As per 2009 stats, Puranagram is the gram panchayat of Saluka village.

Here you can discover what makes Saluka unique in its vibrant Mohammad Bazar-Birbhum region. You’ll see Saluka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Saluka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saluka is 316783. The village spans a total geographical area of 73.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731216. Sainthia is nearest town to Saluka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Saluka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Saluka

Population of Saluka

According to the 2011 Census, Saluka has a total population of about 694, with approximately 357 males and 337 females. The sex ratio is around 943 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 88 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 78 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.91%, with male literacy at about 76.47% and female literacy near 69.14%. There are around 150 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saluka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saluka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Saluka. As per the 2011 stats, Saluka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Saluka

Knowing the nearby villages of Saluka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Saluka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saluka