Saligan

Saligan is a village located in Baudh Sadar tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Baudh Sadar (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Badhigaon is the gram panchayat of Saligan village.

Here you can discover what makes Saligan unique in its vibrant Baudh Sadar-Baudh region. You’ll see Saligan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Saligan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saligan is 418340. The village spans a total geographical area of 83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762026. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Saligan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Saligan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Saligan

Population of Saligan

According to the 2011 Census, Saligan has a total population of about 431, with approximately 231 males and 200 females. The sex ratio is around 865 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 113 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.17%, with male literacy at about 79.22% and female literacy near 70.50%. There are around 115 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saligan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saligan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Saligan. As per the 2011 stats, Saligan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Saligan

Knowing the nearby villages of Saligan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Saligan.

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