Salash - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Salash is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 16.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Binshira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salash village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salash is 311050. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.9 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Salash village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Salash

According to the 2011 Census, Salash village had a total population of 638 people, including 334 males and 304 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.10%, with male literacy at 80.47% and female literacy at 60.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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

Nearby Villages of Salash

Salash 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 Salash

Salash 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 8.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Salash is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Salash is about 16.1 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 Salash

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

Health Facilities in Salash

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

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