Salkata

Salkata is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Purunakatak is the gram panchayat of Salkata village.

Salkata has its own place in the vibrant Baudh 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 Salkata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salkata is 418628. The village spans a total geographical area of 38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762013. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Salkata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 61km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salkata 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 Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Salkata

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

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

• The total population of Salkata village is around 610, including approximately 305 males and 305 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 89 children aged 0–6 years in Salkata village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Salkata village has 251 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 28 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Salkata village is about 62.79%, with male literacy at 69.51% and female literacy at 56.07%.
• There are around 143 households in Salkata village.

Connectivity of Salkata

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

Nearby Villages of Salkata

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

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