Saleswar - Balianta, Khordha

Saleswar is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balianta and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Balianta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saleswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saleswar is 407530. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 752101 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Saleswar

According to the 2011 Census, Saleswar village had a total population of 546 people, including 266 males and 280 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.68%, with male literacy at 92.70% and female literacy at 83.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Saleswar

Saleswar 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 Saleswar

Saleswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mancheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Saleswar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Saleswar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saleswar

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

Health Facilities in Saleswar

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

FAQs about Saleswar