Salepur - Arambag, Hooghly

Salepur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Arambag and around 77.5 km from Chinsura. Salepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salepur is 324309. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.3 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Salepur

According to the 2011 Census, Salepur village had a total population of 5,965 people, including 3,028 males and 2,937 females, living in 1,407 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.77%, with male literacy at 84.80% and female literacy at 70.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,841, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Salepur

Salepur 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 Salepur

Salepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Salepur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Salepur is about 77.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salepur

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

Health Facilities in Salepur

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

FAQs about Salepur