Salkheda
Salkheda is a village located in Rajpur tehsil of Barwani district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Barwani. As per 2009 stats, Salkheda village is also a gram panchayat.
Salkheda has its own place in the vibrant Barwani 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 Salkheda
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salkheda is 478340. The village spans a total geographical area of 317.45 hectares. Rajpur is nearest town to Salkheda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
When it comes to local governance, Salkheda 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 Rajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Khargone Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Salkheda
Population of Salkheda
Below is a concise population overview of Salkheda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,376 | 687 | 689 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 164 | 84 | 80 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 80 | 42 | 38 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 762 | 373 | 389 |
Literate Population | 841 | 472 | 369 |
Illiterate Population | 535 | 215 | 320 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Salkheda village:
- The total population of Salkheda village is around 1,376, including approximately 687 males and 689 females, with a sex ratio of 1002 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 164 children aged 0–6 years in Salkheda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Salkheda village has 80 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 762 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Salkheda village is about 61.12%, with male literacy at 68.70% and female literacy at 53.56%.
- There are around 254 households in Salkheda village.
Connectivity of Salkheda
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Salkheda. As per the 2011 stats, Salkheda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Salkheda
Knowing the nearby villages of Salkheda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Salkheda.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salkheda
- Where is Salkheda located?
- Salkheda village is situated in Rajpur Tehsil, within the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Salkheda?
- Salkheda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Salkheda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Salkheda is 1,376, with 687 males and 689 females.
- How many households are there in Salkheda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Salkheda village has a total of 254 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Salkheda as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salkheda is 61.12%. The male literacy rate is 68.70%, while the female literacy rate is 53.56%.