Soldia - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Soldia is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Lakhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soldia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soldia is 381018. The village covers a total geographical area of 665 hectares and falls under the 768219 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Soldia

According to the 2011 Census, Soldia village had a total population of 610 people, including 301 males and 309 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.54%, with male literacy at 86.23% and female literacy at 65.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Soldia

Soldia 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 Soldia

Soldia 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 Belpahar, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Soldia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Soldia is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soldia

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

Health Facilities in Soldia

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

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