Saltaria

Saltaria is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Saltaria village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Lodhasuli is the gram panchayat of Saltaria village.

Here you can discover what makes Saltaria unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Saltaria’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 Saltaria

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saltaria is 340050. The village spans a total geographical area of 98.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721513. Jhargram is nearest town to Saltaria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Saltaria

Population of Saltaria

According to the 2011 Census, Saltaria has a total population of about 456, with approximately 224 males and 232 females. The sex ratio is around 1035 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 25 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 217. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.94%, with male literacy at about 73.66% and female literacy near 52.59%. There are around 106 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saltaria's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saltaria

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

Nearby Villages of Saltaria

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Saltaria