Solanda Village - Kishorenagar, Angul

Solanda is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Handapa and around 50 km from Anugul . Gan Boinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solanda is 404610. The village covers a total geographical area of 554 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Solanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Athmallik Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Solanda

As per Census 2011, Solanda village has a total population of 1,391 people, consisting of 727 males and 664 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 890 literate and 501 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 921 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Solanda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Solanda

Solanda 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 Solanda

Solanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Solanda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solanda

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

Health Facilities in Solanda

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

FAQs about Solanda