Salanpur - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Salanpur is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 121 km from Barddhaman. Salanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salanpur is 318491. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.96 hectares and falls under the 713357 pincode. Neamatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Salanpur

As per Census 2011, Salanpur village has a total population of 4,739 people, consisting of 2,454 males and 2,285 females. The village has 885 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 658 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,909 literate and 1,830 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,711 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 194 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salanpur

Salanpur 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 Salanpur

Salanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neamatpur to Salanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Salanpur is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salanpur

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

Health Facilities in Salanpur

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

FAQs about Salanpur