Solagoda - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Solagoda is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Jhumpura and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Khuntapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solagoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solagoda is 385545. The village covers a total geographical area of 311 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Solagoda

According to the 2011 Census, Solagoda village had a total population of 1,399 people, including 711 males and 688 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.62%, with male literacy at 73.93% and female literacy at 57.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 514.

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 Population1,399711688
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18910584
Scheduled Castes (SC)402020
Scheduled Tribes (ST)514251263
Literate Population794448346
Illiterate Population605263342

Nearby Villages of Solagoda

Solagoda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ParbatipurWest2.09 km
MadhupurNorth-East2.31 km
RajabasaWest2.39 km
ManadaNorth2.40 km
KalingaEast2.50 km
DudhakundiNorth-West2.57 km
AsuriaSouth-East2.78 km
BarunaNorth-East3.00 km
BarakhandiaSouth-West3.44 km
Laxmiposi(ka)South3.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Solagoda

Public transport in the Solagoda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Solagoda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Solagoda is about 40 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 Solagoda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Solagoda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Solagoda

Where is Solagoda located?

Solagoda village is located in Jhumpura Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Solagoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Solagoda is Khuntapada.

What is the pincode of Solagoda?

The pincode of Solagoda is 758031.

What is the population of Solagoda?

Solagoda had a total population of 1,399, including 711 males and 688 females.

How many households are there in Solagoda?

Solagoda had 325 households.

What is the literacy rate in Solagoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Solagoda was 65.62%. Male literacy was 73.93% and female literacy was 57.28%.