Purbba Salbari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Purbba Salbari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 43.4 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Godong-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Salbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Salbari is 307501. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.85 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Purbba Salbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purbba Salbari

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Salbari village had a total population of 4,886 people, including 2,508 males and 2,378 females, living in 1,053 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 80.42% and female literacy at 65.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Salbari

Purbba Salbari 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 Purbba Salbari

Purbba Salbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Salbari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Purbba Salbari is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Purbba Salbari is about 43.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Salbari

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Salbari

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

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