Salapadihi - Banapur, Khordha

Salapadihi is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Balugaon and around 59 km from Khordha . Moramori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salapadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salapadihi is 408175. The village covers a total geographical area of 456 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Salapadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Salapadihi village had a total population of 1,308 people, including 691 males and 617 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.89%, with male literacy at 87.58% and female literacy at 77.70%.

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

Nearby Villages of Salapadihi

Salapadihi 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 Salapadihi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Salapadihi. The nearest railway station is Gangadharpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Salapadihi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Salapadihi is about 59 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 Salapadihi

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

Health Facilities in Salapadihi

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

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