Solekela village, Belpara block | Pincode 767026

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SHYAM SUNDAR CHIRAGUN

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LGD code: 420989
Pincode: 767026
Post office: Belpara
Population: 3,094
Households: 808
Literacy rate: 39.8%
Sex ratio: 990 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,437

Census 2011 · in context

How Solekela compares

By population, Solekela ranks #3 of 111 villages in Belpara mandal.

Literacy rate

39.8%

−8.5% vs mandal average

Solekela: 39.8%
Belpara mandal: 48.3%
Balangir district: 56.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

990

−10 vs mandal average

Solekela: 990
Belpara mandal: 1,000

Household size

people per home

3.8

−0.3 vs mandal average

Solekela: 3.8
Belpara mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Solekela at a glance

Solekela is a village of 3,094 people in 808 households (Census 2011) in Belpara block, Balangir district, Odisha, the 3rd-largest of 111 villages in Belpara block. Literacy is 40%, 9 points below the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 990 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 767026, served by Belpara post office; the LGD village code is 420989. The sarpanch is SHYAM SUNDAR CHIRAGUN, and the village votes in Boudh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Saroj Kumar Pradhan. The population is estimated at 3,648 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Solekela · this village	3,094	40%	—
Dakara · Belpara	1,233	42%	—
Bangomundabahal · Belpara	861	44%	—
Chandrapura · Belpara	616	60%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Solekela

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 13
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 1
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: PATNAGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 77
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Sulekela
Total area (ha): 768
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 5.78

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Solekela

LGD code: 420989
Pincode: 767026
Post office: Belpara
Population (Census 2011): 3,094
Population (projected 2026): 3,648
Households: 808
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 990
Literacy rate: 39.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kandhamal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boudh
Member of Parliament: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Saroj Kumar Pradhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SHYAM SUNDAR CHIRAGUN
Block / Mandal: Belpara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Balangir district level

Then & Now

Solekela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,094

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,648

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

808

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

953

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,094Census 2011
Households: 808Census 2011
Literacy rate: 39.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 990 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,6482026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9532026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 919NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 66.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Balangir district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Balangir district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Balangir district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Quick answers

People often ask about Solekela

What is the pincode of Solekela?

The pincode of Solekela, Belpara block, Balangir district, Odisha is 767026. The post office is Belpara.

Which post office delivers to Solekela?

Mail for Solekela is delivered through Belpara post office, pincode 767026, in Belpara block, Balangir district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Solekela located?

Solekela is a village in Belpara block of Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Solekela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Solekela village has a population of 3,094 across 808 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Solekela?

The current sarpanch of Solekela gram panchayat is SHYAM SUNDAR CHIRAGUN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Solekela in?

Solekela falls under the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Solekela in?

Solekela falls under the Boudh assembly constituency (AC #86) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Solekela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Solekela village is 39.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Solekela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Solekela village is 990 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Solekela?

12 schemes currently match residents of Solekela, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Solekela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Solekela village is 420989.

How big is Solekela compared to other villages in Belpara block?

Solekela ranks 3 of 111 villages in Belpara block by Census 2011 population (3,094 residents).

Who is the MLA of Solekela?

Solekela falls under Boudh assembly constituency (AC 86). The sitting MLA is Saroj Kumar Pradhan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Solekela?

Solekela is in Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi (BJP).

What is the population of Solekela in 2026?

Solekela is estimated at 3,648 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,094 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Solekela in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Solekela in Balangir district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Solekela?

SHYAM SUNDAR CHIRAGUN is the sarpanch of Solekela gram panchayat, Belpara block. See the sarpanch list of Belpara block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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