Salkani Village Overview
Salkani is a village in Sirsi tehsil of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 17 km from Sirsi tehsil headquarters and around 137 km from Karwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salkani village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Salkani 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 Salkani is 603138. The village covers a geographical area of 182.33 hectares and has a pincode of 581402. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Salkani
Population & Demographics of Salkani
This section provides population and demographic details of Salkani village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 316 | 182 | 134 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 274 | 161 | 113 |
| Illiterate Population | 42 | 21 | 21 |
Key population details of Salkani village are given below:
- Salkani village is a small village with a total population of around 316, including approximately 182 males and 134 females, with a sex ratio of 736 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Salkani village is high, with a literacy rate of about 86.71%.
- There are around 61 households in Salkani village.
Transport & Connectivity of Salkani
Transport facilities help residents of Salkani 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 within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salkani
The following villages are located close to Salkani 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 Salkani
- Where is Salkani located?
- Salkani village is located in Sirsi Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salkani?
- Salkani is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Salkani?
- The pincode of Salkani is 581402.
- What is the population of Salkani?
- Salkani has a total population of 316, including 182 males and 134 females.
- How many households are there in Salkani?
- There are 61 households in Salkani.
- What is the literacy rate in Salkani?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Salkani is 86.71%. Male literacy is 88.46% and female literacy is 84.33%.