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, the sub-district code of Salkhua Block (CD) is 01179. The total area of Salkhua Subdivision is 157 km². Salkhua has a sex ratio of approximately 899 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alani | Alani | Saharsa (52 km) |
| 2 | Baldehi | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (50 km) |
| 3 | Banganwan | Situaha | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 4 | Bankatti | Koparia | Saharsa (40 km) |
| 5 | Basahi | Chanan | Saharsa (35 km) |
| 6 | Bhelwa | Gordah | Saharsa (28 km) |
| 7 | Bhirkhi | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (55 km) |
| 8 | Chanan | Chanan | Saharsa (35 km) |
| 9 | Chhachhua | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (50 km) |
| 10 | Chiraia | Alani | Saharsa (41 km) |
| 11 | Gaurdah | Gordah | Saharsa (27 km) |
| 12 | Gauri | Uteshra | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 13 | Gauspur | Hareba | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 14 | Gurganwan | Mobarakpur | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 15 | Haransari | Koparia | Saharsa (45 km) |
| 16 | Harewa | Hareba | Saharsa (26 km) |
| 17 | Kabira | Kabira | Saharsa (39 km) |
| 18 | Kabirpur | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (48 km) |
| 19 | Kamra | Uteshra | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 20 | Kathghara | Chanan | Saharsa (31 km) |
| 21 | Khajur Bana | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (55 km) |
| 22 | Khochardewa | Chanan | Saharsa (32 km) |
| 23 | Koparia | Koparia | Saharsa (40 km) |
| 24 | Kotwalia | Situaha | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 25 | Kuchaut | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 26 | Mamarkha | Mobarakpur | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 27 | Matihani | Samhar Khurd | Salkhua |
| 28 | Mianjagir | Uteshra | Salkhua |
| 29 | Murla | Samhar Khurd | Salkhua |
| 30 | Puraini | Mobarakpur | Saharsa (25 km) |
| 31 | Raingnian | Alani | Saharsa (50 km) |
| 32 | Sahoria | Chanan | Saharsa (40 km) |
| 33 | Sahsaili Thuthi | Koparia | Saharsa (45 km) |
| 34 | Sahuria | Alani | Saharsa (45 km) |
| 35 | Salkhua | Salkhua | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 36 | Samhar Kalan | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (39 km) |
| 37 | Samhar Khurd | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 38 | Sauthi | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (55 km) |
| 39 | Seoti | Samhar Khurd | Salkhua |
| 40 | Shahganwan | Gordah | Saharsa (29 km) |
| 41 | Situahi | Situaha | Saharsa (30 km) |
| 42 | Tajpur | Samhar Khurd | Saharsa (50 km) |
| 43 | Utesra | 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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,32,844 people. Includes nearly 69,953 males and 62,891 females. Rural population is about 1,32,844 people.
- There are around 29,124 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,959 boys and 14,165 girls.
- Literate population is about 42,569 people. Non-literate population is around 90,275 people.
- There are nearly 24,785 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Salkhua Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Salkhua Subdivision is approximately 27,925 people, including 14,620 males and 13,305 females. Around 27,925 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Salkhua Subdivision is about 25 people, including 17 males and 8 females. Around 25 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 846 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 846 people per sq. km.