Salchapra

Salchapra is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.7km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Salchapra village. As per 2009 stats, Deriapur is the gram panchayat of Salchapra village.

Here you can discover what makes Salchapra unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Salchapra’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 Salchapra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salchapra is 317221. The village spans a total geographical area of 220.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Salchapra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salchapra 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 Salchapra

Population of Salchapra

According to the 2011 Census, Salchapra has a total population of about 1,411, with approximately 727 males and 684 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 167 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 624 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.43%, with male literacy at about 58.87% and female literacy near 49.71%. There are around 345 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salchapra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salchapra

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

Nearby Villages of Salchapra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salchapra