Salepur - Brahmagiri, Puri

Salepur is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bhubanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salepur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salepur is 410037. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Salepur

According to the 2011 Census, Salepur village had a total population of 197 people, including 99 males and 98 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 83.52% and female literacy at 48.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Salepur

Salepur 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 Salepur

Salepur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Puri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Salepur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Salepur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salepur

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

Health Facilities in Salepur

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

FAQs about Salepur