Salepara - Kantabanji, Balangir

Salepara is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Turekela and around 82 km from Balangir. Khagsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salepara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salepara is 420887. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Salepara

As per Census 2011, Salepara village has a total population of 557 people, consisting of 276 males and 281 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salepara

Salepara 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 Salepara

Salepara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Salepara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Salepara is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salepara

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

Health Facilities in Salepara

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

FAQs about Salepara