Solahala - Satyabadi, Puri

Solahala is a village situated in the Satyabadi tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Satyabadi and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sandharasasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solahala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solahala is 409623. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 752014 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Solahala

According to the 2011 Census, Solahala village had a total population of 699 people, including 353 males and 346 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.45%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 74.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Solahala

Solahala 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 Solahala

Solahala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Solahala is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Solahala is about 33 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 Solahala

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

Health Facilities in Solahala

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

FAQs about Solahala