Salsama

Salsama is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.8km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Salsama village. As per 2009 stats, Hazratpur is the gram panchayat of Salsama village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salsama is 311444. The village spans a total geographical area of 449.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Salsama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salsama 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 Salsama

Population of Salsama

According to the 2011 Census, Salsama has a total population of about 2,125, with approximately 1,078 males and 1,047 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 272 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 131. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.31%, with male literacy at about 68.09% and female literacy near 56.35%. There are around 506 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salsama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salsama

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

Nearby Villages of Salsama

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salsama