Saledungri - Agalpur, Balangir

Saledungri is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Loisinga and around 33 km from Balangir. Jharnipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saledungri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saledungri is 419905. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Saledungri

As per Census 2011, Saledungri village has a total population of 282 people, consisting of 151 males and 131 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 151 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 39 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 203 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saledungri

Saledungri 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 Saledungri

Saledungri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Saledungri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Saledungri is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saledungri

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

Health Facilities in Saledungri

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

FAQs about Saledungri