Salgan - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Salgan is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Baisinga and around 53 km from Baripada. Salgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salgan is 390396. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 757017 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Salgan

According to the 2011 Census, Salgan village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 596 males and 553 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.36%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 61.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 530.

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

Nearby Villages of Salgan

Salgan 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 Salgan

Salgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jugpura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Salgan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Salgan is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salgan

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

Health Facilities in Salgan

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

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