Saletikra - Lephripara, Sundargarh

Saletikra is a village situated in the Lephripara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lephripara and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Giringkela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saletikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saletikra is 383671. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 770012 pincode. Sundargarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Saletikra

According to the 2011 Census, Saletikra village had a total population of 674 people, including 325 males and 349 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.95%, with male literacy at 56.60% and female literacy at 49.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 518.

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

Nearby Villages of Saletikra

Saletikra 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 Saletikra

Public transport in the Saletikra is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hemagiri, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sundargarh to Saletikra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Saletikra 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 Saletikra

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

Health Facilities in Saletikra

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

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