Salkhar - Harsoli, Khairthal-Tijara

Salkhar is a village situated in the Harsoli tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from Kotkasim and around 58 km from Alwar. Bagheri Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Salkhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Salkhar is 072188. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.5 hectares and falls under the 301702 pincode. Khairthal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Salkhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kishangarh bas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Salkhar

As per Census 2011, Salkhar village has a total population of 877 people, consisting of 446 males and 431 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Salkhar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Salkhar

Salkhar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Salkhar

Salkhar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harsauli, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairthal to Salkhar is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Salkhar is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Salkhar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Salkhar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Salkhar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Salkhar village are given below:

FAQs about Salkhar