Ethora - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Ethora is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Salanpur and around 115 km from Barddhaman. Ethora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ethora is 318537. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.54 hectares and falls under the 713359 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ethora

As per Census 2011, Ethora village has a total population of 4,547 people, consisting of 2,328 males and 2,219 females. The village has 904 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,731 literate and 1,816 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,922 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 288 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ethora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ethora

Ethora 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 Ethora

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ethora. The nearest railway station is Sitarampur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Ethora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Ethora is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ethora

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

Health Facilities in Ethora

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

FAQs about Ethora