The map alongside shows the Bankura Sadar subdivision of Bankura district. Physiographically, this area is part of the Bankura Uplands in the west gradually merging with the Bankura-Bishnupur Rarh Plains in the north-east. The western portions are characterised by undulating terrain with many hills and ridges. The area is having a gradual descent from the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The soil is laterite red and hard beds are covered with scrub jungle and sal wood. Gradually it gives way to just uneven rolling lands but the soil continues to be lateritic. There are coal mines in the northern part, along the Damodar River.It is a predominantly rural area with 89% of the population living in rural areas and only 11% living in the urban areas. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Saltora had a total population of 3,966 of which 2,037 were males and 1,929 were females. Population below 6 years was 400. The total number of literates in Saltora was 2,602.
Civic administration
CD block HQ
The headquarters of Saltora CD block are located at Saltora.
Police station
Saltora police station has jurisdiction over Saltora CD block. The area covered is 312.62 km2 and the population covered is 134,717.
Transport
running from Santaldih to Majhdia passes through Saltora.
Education
was established in 2001. Affiliated with the Bankura University, it offers honours courses in Bengali, Sanskrit, English, history, music, philosophy, political science and a general course in arts. Saltora Dr. Bidhan Chandra Vidyapith is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1962. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 10 computers, a library with 2,000 books and a playground. Saltora Girls High School is a Bengali-medium girls only institution established in 1996. It has facilities for teaching from class V to class XII. The school has 15 computers and a library with 3,999 books.
