Salpukuria - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Salpukuria is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.5 km from Bishnupur and around 22.1 km from Alipore. Panakua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salpukuria is 333437. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.1 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Salpukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Salpukuria village had a total population of 2,931 people, including 1,532 males and 1,399 females, living in 622 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.25%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 68.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,264.

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

Nearby Villages of Salpukuria

Salpukuria 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 Salpukuria

Salpukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallikpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Salpukuria is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Salpukuria is about 22.1 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 Salpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Salpukuria

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

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