Salandi - Belpara, Balangir

Salandi is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Salandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salandi is 420965. The village covers a total geographical area of 722 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Salandi

According to the 2011 Census, Salandi village had a total population of 1,862 people, including 921 males and 941 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.41%, with male literacy at 72.80% and female literacy at 52.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 722.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Salandi

Salandi 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 Salandi

Salandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Salandi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Salandi is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salandi

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

Health Facilities in Salandi

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

FAQs about Salandi