Saltora
Saltora is a revenue village in Garbeta - II block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It had a population of 152 in 28 households (Census 2011).
152 people. 28 homes.
Garbeta - II block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Saltora today
- Betal Leaves₹32,500Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Saltora is a village in Garbeta - II block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 152 people in 28 households, with a literacy rate of 58.1%. It is administered by the Sarboth gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 721157.
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Gram panchayat
Saltora is in the Sarboth gram panchayat.
Other villages in Sarboth
- Gachh Upra
- Manikdipabara
- Suthanrar
- Thakurpara
- Panrdaha
- Alui
- Dhobani
- Chatra
- Agarband
- Chunpara
- Kamilakon
- Deriapur
- Sarbot
- Taldanga
- Dubrajpur
- Jamira
- Salgeria
- Gotsol
- Bhalukkhulia
- Jungalbarikupageria
- Barachengsol
- Jharnadanga
- Rijband
- Chakbindu
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Saltora compares
By population, Saltora is #218 of 264 inhabited villages in Garbeta - II block.
| — | Saltora | Garbeta - II block | Paschim Medinipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 58.1% | 75.9% | 78.7% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 877 | 974 | 962 |
| People per household | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 721157
- Amlasuli · Garbeta - II
- Amjor · Garbeta - II
- Peruabad · Garbeta - II
- Piasala · Garbeta - II
- Nishchintapur · Garbeta - III
- Chhota Nakdana · Garbeta - II
- Metaldoba · Garbeta - II
- Gohaldanga · Garbeta - II
- Nischintapur · Garbeta - II
All villages with PIN 721157 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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News near Saltora
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Paschim Medinipur district
- National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930
District Administration, Paschim Medinipur · 13 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Saltora
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Essential services & places near Saltora
Saltora isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Garbeta - II block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices853 in Paschim Medinipur district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
All banks, atms & post offices in Paschim Medinipur district
Hospitals & clinics128 in Paschim Medinipur district
Hospital
Near Forest Office, Kewakole
Schools & anganwadis33 in Paschim Medinipur district
- Goaltore Girls' High School
School
- Goaltore High School (Boys')
School
- Mailisai Primary School
School
Colleges & universities26 in Paschim Medinipur district
College
Paschim Medinipur
Police & fire stations5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Paschim Medinipur district
All revenue & panchayat offices in Paschim Medinipur district
Government offices14 in Paschim Medinipur district
Temples29 in Paschim Medinipur district
- Sanaka Mandir
Temple
- Uttarayan Samsan Kali Mandir
Temple
Churches2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Mosques6 in Paschim Medinipur district
Other places of worship2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Transport64 in Paschim Medinipur district
Agriculture services5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Community places38 in Paschim Medinipur district
- Nabeen Sangha Pathagar
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Saltora on the map
Electoral profile
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Questions about Saltora
- Where is Saltora located?
- Saltora is a village in Garbeta - II block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- Which district is Saltora in?
- Saltora is in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.
- Which gram panchayat does Saltora belong to?
- Saltora comes under the Sarboth gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Saltora?
- The pincode of Saltora, Garbeta - II, Paschim Medinipur is 721157.
- What is the population of Saltora?
- As per the 2011 Census, Saltora had a population of 152 (81 males and 71 females).
- How many households are there in Saltora?
- Saltora had 28 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Saltora?
- The literacy rate of Saltora was 58.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Saltora?
- Saltora had 877 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- What is the LGD code of Saltora?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Saltora is 336592 and its Census 2011 village code is 336592.
- Which villages are near Saltora?
- Other villages in Garbeta - II block include Adalia, Agarband, Agaya, Alui, Amakonda.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Garbeta - II block
- Mahalisai
- Pingbani
- Balibandh
- Amlasuli
- Jagardanga
- Amjor
- Peruabad
- Piasala
- Sasha Bedia
- Chhota Nakdana
- Metaldoba
- Kiamacha
- Singla
- Gohaldanga
- Sundargere
- Dumuria
- Jirapara
- Murakati
- Bulanpur
- Nischintapur
- Kadamdiha
- Birbandi
- Adalia
- Bandhi
- Bagridi
- Humgarh
- Barakadra
- Teskona
- Dumardiha
- Soniakon
Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betal Leaves · Local | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Betal Leaves | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 17,500 | 44,500 | 32,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 3,400 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Egra/contai APMC | 3,000 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,100 | 4,300 | 4,200 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
