Salaba - Vyasanagar, Jajpur

Salaba is a village situated in the Vyasanagar tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Panikoili and around 59 km from Jajapur . Mulapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaba is 400791. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 755043 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Salaba

As per Census 2011, Salaba village has a total population of 572 people, consisting of 297 males and 275 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Salaba

Salaba 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 Salaba

Salaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Salaba is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Salaba is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salaba

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

Health Facilities in Salaba

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

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