Salijanga - Tigiria, Cuttack
Salijanga is a village situated in the Tigiria tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tigiria and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Cuttack. Badanauput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salijanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salijanga is 399024. The village covers a total geographical area of 320 hectares and falls under the 754030 pincode. Athagad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Salijanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Athagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Cuttack Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Salijanga
According to the 2011 Census, Salijanga village had a total population of 535 people, including 277 males and 258 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.12%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 75.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 535 | 277 | 258 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 54 | 28 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 395 | 220 | 175 |
| Illiterate Population | 140 | 57 | 83 |
Nearby Villages of Salijanga
Salijanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Salijanga
Salijanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athagad to Salijanga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Salijanga is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salijanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salijanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Salijanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salijanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Salijanga
Where is Salijanga located?
Salijanga village is located in Tigiria Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salijanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Salijanga is Badanauput.
What is the pincode of Salijanga?
The pincode of Salijanga is 754030.
What is the population of Salijanga?
Salijanga had a total population of 535, including 277 males and 258 females.
How many households are there in Salijanga?
Salijanga had 136 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salijanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salijanga was 82.12%. Male literacy was 88.35% and female literacy was 75.43%.