Salaba - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Salaba is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Brahmanigaon and around 171 km from Phulbani. Katingia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salaba is 417337. The village covers a total geographical area of 256 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Salaba

According to the 2011 Census, Salaba village had a total population of 270 people, including 131 males and 139 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.58%, with male literacy at 64.44% and female literacy at 42.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Salaba

Salaba 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 Salaba

Salaba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Salaba is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Salaba is about 171 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salaba

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

Health Facilities in Salaba

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

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