Salejharan - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Salejharan is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kesapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salejharan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salejharan is 382184. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Salejharan

According to the 2011 Census, Salejharan village had a total population of 85 people, including 50 males and 35 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 700 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 84.09% and female literacy at 57.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Salejharan

Salejharan 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 Salejharan

Salejharan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Salejharan is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Salejharan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salejharan

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

Health Facilities in Salejharan

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

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