Saltora - Raghunathpur - II, Purulia

Saltora is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - II subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.9 km from Raghunathpur and around 69.3 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saltora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saltora is 330177. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.58 hectares and falls under the 723146 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Saltora

As per Census 2011, Saltora village has a total population of 93 people, consisting of 46 males and 47 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 22 literate and 71 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Saltora

Saltora 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 Saltora

Saltora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sindri Town, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Saltora is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Saltora is about 69.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saltora

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

Health Facilities in Saltora

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

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