Salachua - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Salachua is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Mahuldiha and around 130 km from Baripada. Salchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salachua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salachua is 391334. The village covers a total geographical area of 380 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Salachua 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 Salachua

According to the 2011 Census, Salachua village had a total population of 571 people, including 267 males and 304 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.21%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 57.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 476.

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

Nearby Villages of Salachua

Salachua 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 Salachua

Salachua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Salachua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Salachua is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salachua

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

Health Facilities in Salachua

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

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