Salas

Salas is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.2km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Salas village. As per 2009 stats, Hazratpur is the gram panchayat of Salas village.

Here you can discover what makes Salas unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Salas’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 Salas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salas is 311440. The village spans a total geographical area of 310.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Salas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salas 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 Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salas

Population of Salas

According to the 2011 Census, Salas has a total population of about 4,772, with approximately 2,467 males and 2,305 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 504 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,363 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 609. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.12%, with male literacy at about 67.73% and female literacy near 58.18%. There are around 1,162 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salas

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

Nearby Villages of Salas

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salas