Salgan

Salgan is a village located in Baisinga tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Baisinga (tehsildar office) and 53km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Salgaon is the gram panchayat of Salgan village.

Here you can discover what makes Salgan unique in its vibrant Baisinga-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Salgan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Salgan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salgan is 390396. The village spans a total geographical area of 240 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757017. Baleshwar is nearest town to Salgan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salgan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salgan

Population of Salgan

According to the 2011 Census, Salgan has a total population of about 1,149, with approximately 596 males and 553 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 148 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 530. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.01%, with male literacy at about 71.48% and female literacy near 53.89%. There are around 282 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salgan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salgan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Salgan. As per the 2011 stats, Salgan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Salgan

Knowing the nearby villages of Salgan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Salgan.

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