Solai - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Solai is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Dharmasala and around 48 km from Jajapur . Taranjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solai is 401192. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 755008 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Solai

According to the 2011 Census, Solai village had a total population of 228 people, including 110 males and 118 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.79%, with male literacy at 90.29% and female literacy at 71.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Solai

Solai 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 Solai

Solai 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 Haridaspur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Solai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Solai is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solai

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

Health Facilities in Solai

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

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