Salarapada - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Salarapada is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Batpalsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salarapada is 388888. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 757036 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Salarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Salarapada village had a total population of 787 people, including 390 males and 397 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.03%, with male literacy at 72.30% and female literacy at 47.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 537.

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

Nearby Villages of Salarapada

Salarapada 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 Salarapada

Salarapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Salarapada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Salarapada is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salarapada

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

Health Facilities in Salarapada

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

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