Salasahi - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Salasahi is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Fania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salasahi is 389900. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Salasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Salasahi village had a total population of 742 people, including 378 males and 364 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.87%, with male literacy at 67.07% and female literacy at 48.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Salasahi

Salasahi 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 Salasahi

Public transport in the Salasahi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Salasahi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Salasahi is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salasahi

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

Health Facilities in Salasahi

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

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