Salkania - Bonth, Bhadrak

Salkania is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Bant and around 23 km from Bhadrak. Tillo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salkania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salkania is 394378. The village covers a total geographical area of 71 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Salkania

According to the 2011 Census, Salkania village had a total population of 295 people, including 154 males and 141 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.87%, with male literacy at 88.24% and female literacy at 68.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Salkania

Salkania 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 Salkania

Salkania is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Salkania is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Salkania is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salkania

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

Health Facilities in Salkania

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

FAQs about Salkania