Solopa - Jeypore, Koraput

Solopa is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jeypore and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Badajuina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solopa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solopa is 429024. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Solopa

According to the 2011 Census, Solopa village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 564 males and 558 females, living in 274 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.15%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 28.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 633.

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

Nearby Villages of Solopa

Solopa 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 Solopa

Solopa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Solopa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Solopa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solopa

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

Health Facilities in Solopa

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

FAQs about Solopa