Salanda - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Salanda is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Nutanhat and around 39.9 km from Barddhaman. Chanak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salanda is 319050. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.13 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Salanda

As per Census 2011, Salanda village has a total population of 1,081 people, consisting of 552 males and 529 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 607 literate and 474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salanda

Salanda 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 Salanda

Salanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Salanda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Salanda is about 39.9 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 Salanda

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

Health Facilities in Salanda

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

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