Salka

Salka is a village located in Manendragarh tehsil of Koriya district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Manendragarh (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Baikunthpur. As per 2009 stats, Muktiyarpara is the gram panchayat of Salka village.

Salka has its own place in the vibrant Koriya region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Salka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salka is 431696. The village spans a total geographical area of 258.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 497442. Chirmiri is nearest town to Salka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Salka

Below is a concise population overview of Salka as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 336 167 169
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 48 26 22
Scheduled Castes (SC) 112 55 57
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 90 45 45
Literate Population 188 108 80
Illiterate Population 148 59 89

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Salka village:

  • The total population of Salka village is around 336, including approximately 167 males and 169 females, with a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 48 children aged 0–6 years in Salka village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Salka village has 112 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 90 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Salka village is about 55.95%, with male literacy at 64.67% and female literacy at 47.34%.
  • There are around 79 households in Salka village.

Connectivity of Salka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Salka. As per the 2011 stats, Salka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

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

Nearby Villages of Salka

Knowing the nearby villages of Salka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Salka.

Harrapara Semara Sendha Nagpur Sarola Muktiyarpara Chiraipani Sarbhoka Shankargarh Udalkachhar Belbahara

Frequently Asked Questions about Salka

Where is Salka located?
Salka village is situated in Manendragarh Tehsil, within the Koriya district of Chhattisgarh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salka?
The Gram Panchayat of Salka is Muktiyarpara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Salka?
The pincode of Salka is 497442, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Salka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Salka is 336, with 167 males and 169 females.
How many households are there in Salka as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Salka village has a total of 79 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salka as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salka is 55.95%. The male literacy rate is 64.67%, while the female literacy rate is 47.34%.