Salka Village Overview
Salka is a village in Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 15 km from Lakhanpur tehsil headquarters and around 15 km from Ambikapur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salka village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Salka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Salka is 433116. The village covers a geographical area of 1005.39 hectares and has a pincode of 497116. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Salka
Population & Demographics of Salka
This section provides population and demographic details of Salka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,343 | 1,682 | 1,661 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 508 | 244 | 264 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 224 | 113 | 111 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,443 | 727 | 716 |
| Literate Population | 1,697 | 1,022 | 675 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,646 | 660 | 986 |
Key population details of Salka village are given below:
- Salka village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,343, including approximately 1,682 males and 1,661 females, with a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 224 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,443 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Salka village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 50.76%.
- There are around 822 households in Salka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salka
Transport facilities help residents of Salka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 Salka
The following villages are located close to Salka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salka
- Where is Salka located?
- Salka village is located in Lakhanpur Tehsil, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salka?
- Salka is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salka?
- The pincode of Salka is 497116.
- What is the population of Salka?
- Salka has a total population of 3,343, including 1,682 males and 1,661 females.
- How many households are there in Salka?
- There are 822 households in Salka.
- What is the literacy rate in Salka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salka is 50.76%. Male literacy is 60.76% and female literacy is 40.64%.