Salepali - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Salepali is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Salepali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salepali is 422655. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Salepali 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 Salepali

According to the 2011 Census, Salepali village had a total population of 548 people, including 278 males and 270 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 72.34% and female literacy at 54.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Salepali

Salepali 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 Salepali

Salepali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Salepali is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salepali

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

Health Facilities in Salepali

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

FAQs about Salepali