Salmundali - Udala, Mayurbhanj

Salmundali is a village situated in the Udala tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Udala and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bahubandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salmundali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salmundali is 391016. The village covers a total geographical area of 621 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Salmundali

According to the 2011 Census, Salmundali village had a total population of 1,653 people, including 823 males and 830 females, living in 375 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.21%, with male literacy at 72.49% and female literacy at 52.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,126.

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

Nearby Villages of Salmundali

Salmundali 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 Salmundali

Salmundali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Salmundali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Salmundali is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salmundali

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

Health Facilities in Salmundali

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

FAQs about Salmundali