Solagan - Soro, Balasore

Solagan is a village situated in the Soro tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Soro and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Tentei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solagan is 394008. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 756046 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Solagan

According to the 2011 Census, Solagan village had a total population of 2,242 people, including 1,168 males and 1,074 females, living in 522 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.57%, with male literacy at 92.69% and female literacy at 81.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 556.

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

Nearby Villages of Solagan

Solagan 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 Solagan

Public transport in the Solagan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Solagan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Solagan is about 50 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 Solagan

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

Health Facilities in Solagan

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

FAQs about Solagan