Solgada - Raruan, Mayurbhanj

Solgada is a village situated in the Raruan tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Ghagarbeda and around 148 km from Baripada. Panpatria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solgada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solgada is 388771. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 757035 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Solgada

According to the 2011 Census, Solgada village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 567 males and 508 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.89%, with male literacy at 64.19% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 672.

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

Nearby Villages of Solgada

Solgada 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 Solgada

Solgada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Solgada is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Solgada is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solgada

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

Health Facilities in Solgada

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

FAQs about Solgada