Salupara - Phiringia, Kandhamal
Salupara is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phiringia and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Samarbandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salupara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salupara is 416241. The village covers a total geographical area of 40 hectares and falls under the 762011 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Salupara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Salupara
According to the 2011 Census, Salupara village had a total population of 25 people, including 16 males and 9 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 563 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.84%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 14.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Illiterate Population | 18 | 10 | 8 |
Nearby Villages of Salupara
Salupara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Salupara
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Salupara.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Salupara is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Salupara is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Salupara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salupara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Salupara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salupara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Salupara
Where is Salupara located?
Salupara village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salupara?
The Gram Panchayat of Salupara is Samarbandha.
What is the pincode of Salupara?
The pincode of Salupara is 762011.
What is the population of Salupara?
Salupara had a total population of 25, including 16 males and 9 females.
How many households are there in Salupara?
Salupara had 6 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salupara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salupara was 36.84%. Male literacy was 50.00% and female literacy was 14.29%.