Salkha

Salkha is a village located in Jaisalmer tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 40km away from Jaisalmer, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Salkha village. As per 2009 stats, Damodra is the gram panchayat of Salkha village.

Salkha has its own place in the vibrant Jaisalmer 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 Salkha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Salkha is 085985. The village spans a total geographical area of 10490.37 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345001. Jaisalmer is nearest town to Salkha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Salkha 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 Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer 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 Salkha

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,044 543 501
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 272 130 142
Scheduled Castes (SC) 372 206 166
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 72 34 38
Literate Population 502 344 158
Illiterate Population 542 199 343

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

  • The total population of Salkha village is around 1,044, including approximately 543 males and 501 females, with a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 272 children aged 0–6 years in Salkha village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Salkha village has 372 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 72 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Salkha village is about 48.08%, with male literacy at 63.35% and female literacy at 31.54%.
  • There are around 172 households in Salkha village.

Connectivity of Salkha

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Salkha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Salkha

Where is Salkha located?
Salkha village is situated in Jaisalmer Tehsil, within the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Salkha?
The Gram Panchayat of Salkha is Damodra (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Salkha?
The pincode of Salkha is 345001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Salkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Salkha is 1,044, with 543 males and 501 females.
How many households are there in Salkha as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Salkha village has a total of 172 households.
What is the literacy rate in Salkha as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salkha is 48.08%. The male literacy rate is 63.35%, while the female literacy rate is 31.54%.