Salbeda - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Salbeda is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Pandapara and around 30 km from Kendujhar. Baxibarigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salbeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salbeda is 386520. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 758079 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Salbeda

According to the 2011 Census, Salbeda village had a total population of 442 people, including 173 males and 269 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,555 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.42%, with male literacy at 83.95% and female literacy at 76.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Salbeda

Salbeda 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 Salbeda

Salbeda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Basantapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Salbeda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Salbeda is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salbeda

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

Health Facilities in Salbeda

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

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