Salak - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Salak is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Bagda and around 78.5 km from Barasat. Bayra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salak is 322461. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.84 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Salak

According to the 2011 Census, Salak village had a total population of 1,936 people, including 1,029 males and 907 females, living in 456 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.96%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 65.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,024, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Salak

Salak 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 Salak

Salak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Majhdia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Salak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Salak is about 78.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salak

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

Health Facilities in Salak

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

FAQs about Salak