Solandi - Buguda, Ganjam

Solandi is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Golabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solandi is 410410. The village covers a total geographical area of 302 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Solandi

As per Census 2011, Solandi village has a total population of 1,033 people, consisting of 552 males and 481 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 666 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Solandi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Solandi

Solandi 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 Solandi

Solandi 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 Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Solandi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Solandi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solandi

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

Health Facilities in Solandi

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

FAQs about Solandi