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.

Here you can discover what makes Salampur unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Salampur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Salampur

Population of Salampur

According to the 2011 Census, Salampur has a total population of about 872, with approximately 450 males and 422 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 101 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 511 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.65%, with male literacy at about 64.89% and female literacy near 47.87%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salampur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Salampur