Salkhua

Block / Subdivision Salkhua
District Saharsa
State Bihar

About Salkhua

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Salkhua village is 226675. Salkhua village is located in Salkhua subdivision of Saharsa district in Bihar, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Salkhua (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Saharsa. As per 2009 stats, Salkhua village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 521.7 hectares. Salkhua has a total population of 8,987 peoples, out of which male population is 4,724 while female population is 4,263. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 902 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of salkhua village is 46.10% out of which 55.00% males and 36.24% females are literate. There are about 1,600 houses in salkhua village.

Saharsa is nearest town to salkhua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Salkhua

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 8,987 4,724 4,263
Children (0-6) 1,859 957 902
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,758 885 873
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 4 3
Literate Population 4,143 2,598 1,545
Illiterate Population 4,844 2,126 2,718

Connectivity of Salkhua

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Salkhua

Frequently Asked Questions about Salkhua

Where is Salkhua located?

Salkhua village is situated in Salkhua Subdivision, within the Saharsa district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Salkhua?

Salkhua serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the population of Salkhua as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Salkhua is 8,987, with 4,724 males and 4,263 females.

How many households are there in Salkhua as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Salkhua village has a total of 1,600 households.

What is the literacy rate in Salkhua as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salkhua is 46.10%. The male literacy rate is 55.00%, while the female literacy rate is 36.24%.