Salkhua

Salkhua is a Town and Subdivision in Saharsa District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Salkhua Block (CD) is 01179. Total area of salkhua subdivision is 157 km². Salkhua subdivision has a population of 1,32,844 peoples. Salkhua subdivision has a population density of 846 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,785 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 32.04% population of salkhua subdivision is literate, out of which 40.49% males and 22.65% females are literate.

List of Villages in Salkhua Subdivision

Salkhua Subdivision has a total of 43 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Salkhua Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alani Alani Saharsa (52 km)
2Baldehi Samhar Khurd Saharsa (50 km)
3Banganwan Situaha Saharsa (30 km)
4Bankatti Koparia Saharsa (40 km)
5Basahi Chanan Saharsa (35 km)
6Bhelwa Gordah Saharsa (28 km)
7Bhirkhi Samhar Khurd Saharsa (55 km)
8Chanan Chanan Saharsa (35 km)
9Chhachhua Samhar Khurd Saharsa (50 km)
10Chiraia Alani Saharsa (41 km)
11Gaurdah Gordah Saharsa (27 km)
12Gauri Uteshra Saharsa (30 km)
13Gauspur Hareba Saharsa (25 km)
14Gurganwan Mobarakpur Saharsa (25 km)
15Haransari Koparia Saharsa (45 km)
16Harewa Hareba Saharsa (26 km)
17Kabira Kabira Saharsa (39 km)
18Kabirpur Samhar Khurd Saharsa (48 km)
19Kamra Uteshra Saharsa (31 km)
20Kathghara Chanan Saharsa (31 km)
21Khajur Bana Samhar Khurd Saharsa (55 km)
22Khochardewa Chanan Saharsa (32 km)
23Koparia Koparia Saharsa (40 km)
24Kotwalia Situaha Saharsa (30 km)
25Kuchaut Samhar Khurd Saharsa (30 km)
26Mamarkha Mobarakpur Saharsa (25 km)
27Matihani Samhar Khurd Salkhua
28Mianjagir Uteshra Salkhua
29Murla Samhar Khurd Salkhua
30Puraini Mobarakpur Saharsa (25 km)
31Raingnian Alani Saharsa (50 km)
32Sahoria Chanan Saharsa (40 km)
33Sahsaili Thuthi Koparia Saharsa (45 km)
34Sahuria Alani Saharsa (45 km)
35Salkhua Salkhua Saharsa (30 km)
36Samhar Kalan Samhar Khurd Saharsa (39 km)
37Samhar Khurd Samhar Khurd Saharsa (30 km)
38Sauthi Samhar Khurd Saharsa (55 km)
39Seoti Samhar Khurd Salkhua
40Shahganwan Gordah Saharsa (29 km)
41Situahi Situaha Saharsa (30 km)
42Tajpur Samhar Khurd Saharsa (50 km)
43Utesra Uteshra Saharsa (30 km)

Population of Salkhua Subdivision

The population profile of Salkhua Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Salkhua's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,32,844 1,32,844 N/A
Male Population 69,953 69,953 N/A
Female Population 62,891 62,891 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 29,124 29,124 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,959 14,959 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,165 14,165 N/A
Literate Population 42,569 42,569 N/A
Literate Male Population 28,323 28,323 N/A
Literate Female Population 14,246 14,246 N/A
Illiterate Population 90,275 90,275 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 41,630 41,630 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 48,645 48,645 N/A
Total Households 24,785 24,785 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Salkhua Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 27,925 27,925 N/A
SC Male Population 14,620 14,620 N/A
SC Female Population 13,305 13,305 N/A
Total ST Population 25 25 N/A
ST Male Population 17 17 N/A
ST Female Population 8 8 N/A
Population Density 846 / km² 846 / km² N/A