Salagaon - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Salagaon is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Choudwar and around 20 km from Cuttack. Salagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salagaon is 399291. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 754025 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Salagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Salagaon village had a total population of 2,561 people, including 1,321 males and 1,240 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.05%, with male literacy at 92.15% and female literacy at 79.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 677, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Salagaon

Salagaon 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 Salagaon

Salagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salagaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Salagaon is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Salagaon is about 20 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 Salagaon

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

Health Facilities in Salagaon

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

FAQs about Salagaon