Salachua

Salachua is a village located in Sharata tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Sharata (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Salchua is the gram panchayat of Salachua village.

Here you can discover what makes Salachua unique in its vibrant Sharata-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Salachua’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 Salachua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salachua is 391229. The village spans a total geographical area of 1037 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757106. Udala is nearest town to Salachua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salachua 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 Udala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salachua

Population of Salachua

According to the 2011 Census, Salachua has a total population of about 1,290, with approximately 674 males and 616 females. The sex ratio is around 913 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 179 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 753. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.19%, with male literacy at about 72.55% and female literacy near 55.03%. There are around 318 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salachua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salachua

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

Nearby Villages of Salachua

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

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