Salebhata - Kalahandi

Salebhata is a village situated in the Kalahandi tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Sadar and around 7 km from Bhawanipatna. Gand-barajhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salebhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salebhata is 423349. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 766002 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Salebhata

According to the 2011 Census, Salebhata village had a total population of 594 people, including 303 males and 291 females, living in 142 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.73%, with male literacy at 75.29% and female literacy at 39.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

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

Nearby Villages of Salebhata

Salebhata 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 Salebhata

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Salebhata. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Salebhata is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salebhata

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

Health Facilities in Salebhata

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

FAQs about Salebhata