Salegaon Village Overview
Salegaon is a village in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It lies about 48 km from Kegaon tehsil headquarters and around 48 km from Bhawanipatna district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dumuria is the Gram Panchayat for Salegaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Salegaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salegaon is 423632. The village covers a geographical area of 391 hectares and has a pincode of 766036. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Location Map of Salegaon
Population & Demographics of Salegaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Salegaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 597 | 283 | 314 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 39 | 54 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 156 | 74 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 176 | 82 | 94 |
| Literate Population | 323 | 191 | 132 |
| Illiterate Population | 274 | 92 | 182 |
Key population details of Salegaon village are given below:
- Salegaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 597, including approximately 283 males and 314 females, with a sex ratio of 1109 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 156 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 176 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Salegaon village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 54.10%.
- There are around 184 households in Salegaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salegaon
Transport facilities help residents of Salegaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salegaon
The following villages are located close to Salegaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salegaon
- Where is Salegaon located?
- Salegaon village is located in Kegaon Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salegaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Salegaon is Dumuria (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salegaon?
- The pincode of Salegaon is 766036.
- What is the population of Salegaon?
- Salegaon has a total population of 597, including 283 males and 314 females.
- How many households are there in Salegaon?
- There are 184 households in Salegaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Salegaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salegaon is 54.10%. Male literacy is 67.49% and female literacy is 42.04%.