Solbandh - Patnagarh, Balangir

Solbandh is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Solebandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solbandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solbandh is 420627. The village covers a total geographical area of 289 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Solbandh 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 Solbandh

According to the 2011 Census, Solbandh village had a total population of 1,681 people, including 815 males and 866 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 1,063 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 81.43% and female literacy at 68.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 570.

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

Nearby Villages of Solbandh

Solbandh 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 Solbandh

Solbandh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Solbandh is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Solbandh is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solbandh

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

Health Facilities in Solbandh

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

FAQs about Solbandh