Soledega - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Soledega is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Tamada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soledega village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Soledega is 384980. The village covers a total geographical area of 459 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.
Soledega village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Soledega
According to the 2011 Census, Soledega village had a total population of 398 people, including 196 males and 202 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.11%, with male literacy at 74.68% and female literacy at 37.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 398 | 196 | 202 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 75 | 42 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 300 | 147 | 153 |
| Literate Population | 178 | 115 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 220 | 81 | 139 |
Nearby Villages of Soledega
Soledega is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Soledega
Soledega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Soledega is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Soledega is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Soledega
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soledega village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Soledega
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soledega village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Soledega
Where is Soledega located?
Soledega village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Soledega?
The Gram Panchayat of Soledega is Tamada.
What is the pincode of Soledega?
The pincode of Soledega is 770043.
What is the population of Soledega?
Soledega had a total population of 398, including 196 males and 202 females.
How many households are there in Soledega?
Soledega had 98 households.
What is the literacy rate in Soledega?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soledega was 55.11%. Male literacy was 74.68% and female literacy was 37.28%.