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.

Here you can discover what makes Salkata unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Salkata’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 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.

Google Map of Salkata

Population of Salkata

According to the 2011 Census, Salkata has a total population of about 610, with approximately 305 males and 305 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 89 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 251 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 28. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.79%, with male literacy at about 69.51% and female literacy near 56.07%. There are around 143 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Salkata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Salkata