Salikabhupati Chak - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Salikabhupati Chak is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Anantapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salikabhupati Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salikabhupati Chak is 344489. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.1 hectares and falls under the 721653 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Salikabhupati Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Moyna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tamluk Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salikabhupati Chak

As per Census 2011, Salikabhupati Chak village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 134 males and 123 females. The village has 56 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 52 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salikabhupati Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population257134123
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361719
Literate Population20511491
Illiterate Population522032

Nearby Villages of Salikabhupati Chak

Salikabhupati Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SalikadamodarpurNorth0.70 km
KankurkhanaSouth-East0.90 km
ChackdurgadasSouth-West1.25 km
ChakgograsWest1.34 km
ShalikagarchakSouth1.67 km
GograskottalukNorth1.69 km
LohandaNorth-East1.70 km
Tulia JadubarEast1.93 km
Gogras Keshab BarNorth1.94 km
AsudapaikbarSouth-West2.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Salikabhupati Chak

Salikabhupati Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raghunathbari, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Salikabhupati Chak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Salikabhupati Chak is about 14.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salikabhupati Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Salikabhupati Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Salikabhupati Chak

Where is Salikabhupati Chak located?

Salikabhupati Chak village is located in Tamluk Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salikabhupati Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Salikabhupati Chak is Anantapur-i.

What is the pincode of Salikabhupati Chak?

The pincode of Salikabhupati Chak is 721653.

What is the population of Salikabhupati Chak?

Salikabhupati Chak has a total population of 257, including 134 males and 123 females.

How many households are there in Salikabhupati Chak?

There are 56 households in Salikabhupati Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Salikabhupati Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salikabhupati Chak is 79.77%. Male literacy is 85.07% and female literacy is 73.98%.