Salberya - Santuri, Purulia

Salberya is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.7 km from Santuri and around 59.5 km from Purulia. Santuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salberya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salberya is 330573. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.91 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Salberya

According to the 2011 Census, Salberya village had a total population of 1,018 people, including 523 males and 495 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.82%, with male literacy at 72.69% and female literacy at 46.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 907.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Salberya

Salberya 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 Salberya

Salberya 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 Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Salberya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Salberya is about 59.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salberya

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

Health Facilities in Salberya

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

FAQs about Salberya