Salalpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Salalpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 24.3 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salalpur is 324553. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.56 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Salalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salalpur

As per Census 2011, Salalpur village has a total population of 744 people, consisting of 378 males and 366 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 216 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salalpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Salalpur

Salalpur 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 Salalpur

Salalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Salalpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Salalpur is about 24.3 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 Salalpur

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

Health Facilities in Salalpur

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

FAQs about Salalpur