Salaidahar Village Overview
Salaidahar is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 10.4 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 18.6 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hensla is the Gram Panchayat for Salaidahar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Salaidahar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaidahar is 331206. The village covers a geographical area of 566.56 hectares and has a pincode of 723154. Bakaro is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Location Map of Salaidahar
Population & Demographics of Salaidahar
This section provides population and demographic details of Salaidahar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,719 | 858 | 861 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 290 | 139 | 151 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 458 | 216 | 242 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 902 | 571 | 331 |
| Illiterate Population | 817 | 287 | 530 |
Key population details of Salaidahar village are given below:
- Salaidahar village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,719, including approximately 858 males and 861 females, with a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 458 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Salaidahar village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 52.47%.
- There are around 339 households in Salaidahar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salaidahar
Transport facilities help residents of Salaidahar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salaidahar
The following villages are located close to Salaidahar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salaidahar
- Where is Salaidahar located?
- Salaidahar village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salaidahar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Salaidahar is Hensla (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salaidahar?
- The pincode of Salaidahar is 723154.
- What is the population of Salaidahar?
- Salaidahar has a total population of 1,719, including 858 males and 861 females.
- How many households are there in Salaidahar?
- There are 339 households in Salaidahar.
- What is the literacy rate in Salaidahar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salaidahar is 52.47%. Male literacy is 66.55% and female literacy is 38.44%.