All Information About Salkhua Subdistrict
Detailed information about Salkhua Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Salkhua is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Saharsa District of Bihar State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Salkhua - सलखुआ |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1179 |
| District | Saharsa |
| Census Code 2011 | 1179 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 11 |
| Number of Villages | 43 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Khagaria (Code: 168) |
| Assembly Constituency | Simri bakhtiarpur (Code: 1210) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Simri bakhtiarpur | Yusuf Salahuddin ( 2020) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2025 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Salkhua Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
132,844
M: 69,953
F: 62,891 |
| Rural |
132,844
M: 69,953
F: 62,891 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 24,785
Population Distribution
Total: 132,844 (Male: 69,953, Female: 62,891)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 29,124 (Male: 14,959, Female: 14,165)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 27,925 (Male: 14,620, Female: 13,305)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 25 (Male: 17, Female: 8)
Literate Population
Total: 42,569 (Male: 28,323, Female: 14,246)
Illiterate Population
Total: 90,275 (Male: 41,630, Female: 48,645)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 48,267 (Male: 31,891, Female: 16,376)
Main Workers
Total: 27,443 (Male: 20,834, Female: 6,609)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,824 (Male: 11,057, Female: 9,767)
Non-Workers
Total: 84,577 (Male: 38,062, Female: 46,515)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,970 (Male: 8,413, Female: 1,557)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,470 (Male: 10,490, Female: 3,980)
- Household Industry Workers: 848 (Male: 283, Female: 565)
- Other Workers: 2,155 (Male: 1,648, Female: 507)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,495 (Male: 2,174, Female: 2,321)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,032 (Male: 7,673, Female: 6,359)
- Household Industry Workers: 860 (Male: 290, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 1,437 (Male: 920, Female: 517)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Salkhua Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
132,844
M: 69,953
F: 62,891 |
| Rural |
132,844
M: 69,953
F: 62,891 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 24,785
Population Distribution
Total: 132,844 (Male: 69,953, Female: 62,891)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 29,124 (Male: 14,959, Female: 14,165)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 27,925 (Male: 14,620, Female: 13,305)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 25 (Male: 17, Female: 8)
Literate Population
Total: 42,569 (Male: 28,323, Female: 14,246)
Illiterate Population
Total: 90,275 (Male: 41,630, Female: 48,645)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 48,267 (Male: 31,891, Female: 16,376)
Main Workers
Total: 27,443 (Male: 20,834, Female: 6,609)
Marginal Workers
Total: 20,824 (Male: 11,057, Female: 9,767)
Non-Workers
Total: 84,577 (Male: 38,062, Female: 46,515)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 9,970 (Male: 8,413, Female: 1,557)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,470 (Male: 10,490, Female: 3,980)
- Household Industry Workers: 848 (Male: 283, Female: 565)
- Other Workers: 2,155 (Male: 1,648, Female: 507)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,495 (Male: 2,174, Female: 2,321)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,032 (Male: 7,673, Female: 6,359)
- Household Industry Workers: 860 (Male: 290, Female: 570)
- Other Workers: 1,437 (Male: 920, Female: 517)
Grampanchayat List of Salkhua Tehsil/Taluka
Salkhua Tehsil comprises 11 Gram Panchayats and 43 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Salkhua. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salkhua
Salkhua is located in the Saharsa District of Bihar State, India.
Salkhua Tehsil has 43 villages.
Salkhua has a total of 11 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Salkhua is 132,844.
In Salkhua, there are 69,953 males and 62,891 females.
There are 29,124 children in Salkhua, comprising 14,959 males and 14,165 females.
In Salkhua, the literate population is 42,569 (28,323 males and 14,246 females). The illiterate population is 90,275 (41,630 males and 48,645 females).