Salpa

Salpa is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Salpa village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Burwan I is the gram panchayat of Salpa village.

Here you can discover what makes Salpa unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Salpa’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Salpa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salpa is 315888. The village spans a total geographical area of 124.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742132. Kandi is nearest town to Salpa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salpa village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salpa

Population of Salpa

According to the 2011 Census, Salpa has a total population of about 672, with approximately 351 males and 321 females. The sex ratio is around 914 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 406 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.33%, with male literacy at about 84.33% and female literacy near 82.24%. There are around 139 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salpa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salpa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Salpa. As per the 2011 stats, Salpa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Salpa

Knowing the nearby villages of Salpa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Salpa.

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