Salandiamunda - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Salandiamunda is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 87 km from Bhawanipatna. Risida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salandiamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salandiamunda is 422418. The village covers a total geographical area of 369 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Salandiamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Salandiamunda village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 526 males and 518 females, living in 268 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.25%, with male literacy at 83.04% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Salandiamunda

Salandiamunda 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 Salandiamunda

Salandiamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Salandiamunda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Salandiamunda is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salandiamunda

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

Health Facilities in Salandiamunda

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

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