Saling - Narala, Kalahandi

Saling is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kesinga and around 52 km from Bhawanipatna. Muskuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saling village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saling is 422350. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Saling 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 Saling

According to the 2011 Census, Saling village had a total population of 460 people, including 222 males and 238 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,072 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.09%, with male literacy at 74.74% and female literacy at 50.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Saling

Saling 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 Saling

Saling is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Saling is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Saling is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saling

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

Health Facilities in Saling

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

FAQs about Saling