Salkhua Population

As per the 2011 Census, Salkhua Tehsil has a population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,844) with 69.95 k (69,953) males and 62.89 k (62,891) females.The sex ratio in Salkhua is 900, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salkhua Tehsil is 29.12 k (29,124) which is 21.92% of Salkhua Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salkhua Tehsil is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Salkhua Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saharsa District in the state of BIHAR in India.

Salkhua Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Salkhua Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,63,620), indicating a 23.17% increased from Salkhua's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 85.82 k, and the estimated female population is 77.79 k.

Salkhua Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Salkhua Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.66 Lac (1,65,937), projecting a 24.91% increased from Salkhua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 87.00 k, and the estimated female population is 78.93 k.

Salkhua Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Salkhua Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,372), accounting for 92.12% of the Salkhua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.45 k (64,449), and the Hindu female population is around 57.92 k (57,923).

Salkhua Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Salkhua Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.19 k (10,190), accounting for 7.67% of the Salkhua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.35 k (5,346), and the Muslim female population is around 4.84 k (4,844).

Salkhua Religion Wise Population

Salkhua Urban Population

The Urban population of Salkhua Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Salkhua total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Salkhua Rural Population

The Rural population of Salkhua Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,32,844), with 69.95 k (69,953) being males and 62.89 k (62,891) being females, making up 100% of the Salkhua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Salkhua Literacy Rate

Salkhua Tehsil has a literacy rate of 41.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salkhua Tehsil is 51.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salkhua Tehsil is 29.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Salkhua Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Salkhua Tehsil, it is around 41.04%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salkhua

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	41.04	51.5	29.24
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	41.04	51.5	29.24

Literacy Rate by Religion in Salkhua

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	39.54	50.17	27.51
Muslim	58.93	67.5	49.56
Religion not stated	38.98	57.89	21.31
Christian	44.23	56.25	25

Salkhua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salkhua Tehsil is 27.93 k (27,925) with 14.62 k (14,620) males and 13.31 k (13,305) females, which is 21.02% of Salkhua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Salkhua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salkhua Tehsil is 25 (25) with 17 (17) males and 8 (8) females, which is 0.02% of Salkhua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 471 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salkhua

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	900
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	900

Sex Ratio by Religion in Salkhua

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	899
Muslim	907
Religion not stated	827
Christian	582

Salkhua Area & Households

The Total Area of Salkhua Tehsil is 157.06 Square KM, with a population density of 846 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Salkhua Tehsil are 43.The Total Number of households in Salkhua Tehsil are 24.79 k(24,785).

Salkhua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Salkhua Tehsil, there are about 48.27 k (48,267) workers, making up nearly 36.33% of the Salkhua Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.89 k (31,891) are male workers, and about 16.38 k (16,376) are female workers.

Salkhua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Salkhua Census Frequently Asked Questions