Salio - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Salio is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salio village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salio is 397466. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 754110 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Salio village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salio

According to the 2011 Census, Salio village had a total population of 795 people, including 424 males and 371 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.06%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 68.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Salio

Salio 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 Salio

Salio is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Salio is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salio

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

Health Facilities in Salio

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

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