Salijanga - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Salijanga is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Sikhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salijanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salijanga is 398184. The village covers a total geographical area of 111 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Salijanga

As per Census 2011, Salijanga village has a total population of 1,023 people, consisting of 496 males and 527 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 791 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 158 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salijanga

Salijanga 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 Salijanga

Public transport in the Salijanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Salijanga is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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:

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:

FAQs about Salijanga