Salia

Salia is a village located in Tumusingha tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Tumusingha (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Kotagara is the gram panchayat of Salia village.

Here you can discover what makes Salia unique in its vibrant Tumusingha-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Salia’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 Salia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salia is 402881. The village spans a total geographical area of 68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759026. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Salia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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

Google Map of Salia

Population of Salia

According to the 2011 Census, Salia has a total population of about 226, with approximately 115 males and 111 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 67 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 76.99%, with male literacy at about 81.74% and female literacy near 72.07%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salia

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

Nearby Villages of Salia

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

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