Salampur

Salampur is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.7km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Salampur village. As per 2009 stats, Karandighi Ii is the gram panchayat of Salampur village.

Salampur has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Salampur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salampur is 309522. The village spans a total geographical area of 146.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raiganj is nearest town to Salampur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salampur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Salampur

Below is a concise population overview of Salampur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Salampur village:

• The total population of Salampur village is around 872, including approximately 450 males and 422 females, with a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 101 children aged 0–6 years in Salampur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Salampur village has 511 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Salampur village is about 56.65%, with male literacy at 64.89% and female literacy at 47.87%.
• There are around 169 households in Salampur village.

Connectivity of Salampur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Salampur. As per the 2011 stats, Salampur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Salampur

Knowing the nearby villages of Salampur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Salampur.

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