Saltia - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Saltia is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Prafullanagar and around 27.4 km from Barasat. Machhlandapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saltia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saltia is 322875. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.87 hectares and falls under the 743263 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Saltia

According to the 2011 Census, Saltia village had a total population of 3,100 people, including 1,598 males and 1,502 females, living in 736 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.30%, with male literacy at 91.26% and female literacy at 78.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 796, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Saltia

Saltia 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 Saltia

Saltia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Saltia is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Saltia is about 27.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saltia

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

Health Facilities in Saltia

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

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