Salkoh

Salkoh is a village located in Nurpur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Nurpur. Nurpur is the sub-district headquarter of Salkoh village. As per 2009 stats, Bhadwar is the gram panchayat of Salkoh village.

Here you can discover what makes Salkoh unique in its vibrant Nurpur-Kangra region. You’ll see Salkoh’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Salkoh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salkoh is 008658. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176200. Nurpur is nearest town to Salkoh village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Salkoh village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nurpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Salkoh

Population of Salkoh

According to the 2011 Census, Salkoh has a total population of about 276, with approximately 140 males and 136 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 37 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 63 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.93%, with male literacy at about 75.71% and female literacy near 63.97%. There are around 58 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salkoh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Salkoh

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

Nearby Villages of Salkoh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salkoh