Soaluk - Pursura, Hooghly

Soaluk is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Pursura and around 56 km from Chinsura. Bhangamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soaluk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soaluk is 324394. The village covers a total geographical area of 876.97 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Soaluk

According to the 2011 Census, Soaluk village had a total population of 9,196 people, including 4,664 males and 4,532 females, living in 2,080 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.22%, with male literacy at 84.06% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,890, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Soaluk

Soaluk 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 Soaluk

Soaluk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Soaluk is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Soaluk is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soaluk

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

Health Facilities in Soaluk

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

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