Salekela - Sinapali, Nuapada

Salekela is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Boden and around 87 km from Nuapada. Bargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salekela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salekela is 422144. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Salekela

According to the 2011 Census, Salekela village had a total population of 999 people, including 508 males and 491 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.83%, with male literacy at 62.90% and female literacy at 36.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Salekela

Salekela 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 Salekela

Salekela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Salekela is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Salekela is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salekela

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

Health Facilities in Salekela

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

FAQs about Salekela