Salkhan
About Salkhan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Salkhan village is 436767. Salkhan village is located in Nawagarh tehsil of Janjgir Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Nawagarh (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Janjgir. As per 2009 stats, Salkhan village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1480.96 hectares. Salkhan has a total population of 7,251 peoples, out of which male population is 3,682 while female population is 3,569. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of salkhan village is 61.84% out of which 71.81% males and 51.56% females are literate. There are about 1,514 houses in salkhan village. Pincode of salkhan village locality is 495674.
When it comes to administration, Salkhan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Salkhan village comes under Pamgarh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha constituency. Shivrinarayan is nearest town to salkhan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Salkhan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,251 | 3,682 | 3,569 |
| Literate Population | 4,484 | 2,644 | 1,840 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,767 | 1,038 | 1,729 |
Connectivity of Salkhan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salkhan
Frequently Asked Questions about Salkhan
Where is Salkhan located?
Salkhan village is situated in Nawagarh Tehsil, within the Janjgir Champa district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salkhan?
Salkhan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Salkhan?
The pincode of Salkhan is 495674, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Salkhan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Salkhan is 7,251, with 3,682 males and 3,569 females.
How many households are there in Salkhan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Salkhan village has a total of 1,514 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salkhan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salkhan is 61.84%. The male literacy rate is 71.81%, while the female literacy rate is 51.56%.