Saltia

Saltia is a village located in Habra I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.8km away from sub-district headquarter Prafullanagar (tehsildar office) and 27.4km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Machhlandapur Ii is the gram panchayat of Saltia village.

Here you can discover what makes Saltia unique in its vibrant Habra I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Saltia’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 Saltia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saltia is 322875. The village spans a total geographical area of 154.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743263. Habra is nearest town to Saltia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.

When it comes to local governance, Saltia 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 Habra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Saltia

Population of Saltia

According to the 2011 Census, Saltia has a total population of about 3,100, with approximately 1,598 males and 1,502 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 305 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 796 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.90%, with male literacy at about 82.29% and female literacy near 71.17%. There are around 736 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saltia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saltia

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

Nearby Villages of Saltia

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Saltia