Salgoan - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Salgoan is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salgoan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salgoan is 311188. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.63 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Salgoan

According to the 2011 Census, Salgoan village had a total population of 1,039 people, including 524 males and 515 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.11%, with male literacy at 81.57% and female literacy at 68.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

Nearby Villages of Salgoan

Salgoan 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 Salgoan

Salgoan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Salgoan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Salgoan is about 11.6 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 Salgoan

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

Health Facilities in Salgoan

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

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