Salaidanga - Gazole, Malda

Salaidanga is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from Gazole and around 45 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaidanga is 312701. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.84 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Salaidanga

As per Census 2011, Salaidanga village has a total population of 1,427 people, consisting of 711 males and 716 females. The village has 337 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 987 literate and 440 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salaidanga

Salaidanga 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 Salaidanga

Salaidanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Salaidanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Salaidanga is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salaidanga

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

Health Facilities in Salaidanga

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

FAQs about Salaidanga