Safalanga - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Safalanga is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Nahuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Safalanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Safalanga is 395634. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Safalanga

According to the 2011 Census, Safalanga village had a total population of 946 people, including 431 males and 515 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,195 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.33%, with male literacy at 91.10% and female literacy at 82.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377.

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

Nearby Villages of Safalanga

Safalanga 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 Safalanga

Safalanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Safalanga is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Safalanga is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Safalanga

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

Health Facilities in Safalanga

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

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