Salua - Baduria, North 24 Parganas

Salua is a village situated in the Baduria subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from Baduria. Chhatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salua is 323417. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.53 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Baduria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Salua

According to the 2011 Census, Salua village had a total population of 4,237 people, including 2,096 males and 2,141 females, living in 1,184 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.46%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 74.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 65.

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

Nearby Villages of Salua

Salua 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 Salua

Public transport in the Salua is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baduria to Salua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salua

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

Health Facilities in Salua

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

FAQs about Salua