Salagaon

Salagaon is a village located in Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Choudwar (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Cuttack. As per 2009 stats, Salagaon village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Salagaon unique in its vibrant Choudwar-Cuttack region. You’ll see Salagaon’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 Salagaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salagaon is 399291. The village spans a total geographical area of 318 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 754025. Choudwar is nearest town to Salagaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salagaon 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 Salipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salagaon

Population of Salagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Salagaon has a total population of about 2,561, with approximately 1,321 males and 1,240 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 677 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 139. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.02%, with male literacy at about 83.50% and female literacy near 72.18%. There are around 523 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salagaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salagaon

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

Nearby Villages of Salagaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salagaon