Salka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Salka Village has a population of 1.34 k (1,335) with 690 (690) males and 645 (645) females.The sex ratio in Salka is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salka Village is 199 (199) which is 14.91% of Salka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salka Village is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Salka village is listed as part of the Baikunthpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Koriya District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.34 k

Toatl Population

690

Male Population

645

Female Population

Salka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Salka Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.59 k (1,591), indicating a 19.17% increased from Salka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 821 , and the estimated female population is 770 .

Salka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Salka Village estimated population is projected to be 1.61 k (1,609), projecting a 20.5% increased from Salka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 831 , and the estimated female population is 779 .

Salka Literacy Rate

Salka Village has a literacy rate of 66.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salka Village is 79.69 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salka Village is 53.27 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Salka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.9 79.69 53.27
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.9 79.69 53.27

Salka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salka Village is 448 (448) with 220 (220) males and 228 (228) females, which is 33.56% of Salka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Salka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salka Village is 420 (420) with 216 (216) males and 204 (204) females, which is 31.46% of Salka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 935
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 935

Salka Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Salka Village are 312 (312).

Salka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Salka Village, there are about 637 (637) workers, making up nearly 47.72% of the Salka Village total population. Out of these, around 381 (381) are male workers, and about 256 (256) are female workers.

Salka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.59 k (1,591) 19.17%
2025 1.61 k (1,609) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 1.63 k (1,626) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 1.64 k (1,641) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 1.66 k (1,657) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 1.67 k (1,673) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 1.69 k (1,688) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 1.70 k (1,703) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 1.72 k (1,717) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 1.73 k (1,731) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 1.75 k (1,745) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 1.76 k (1,759) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 1.77 k (1,773) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Salka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.77 k (1,773), with a male population of 914 (914) and a female population of 859 (859). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Salka Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.

Salka Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dhodhibahra 484
2 Bhandarpara 1,153
3 Karildhowa 414
4 Surmi 392
5 Salba 942
6 Meko 233
7 Khairatidand 10
8 Bakira 224
9 Tegani 425
10 Dohadapara 539

Salka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Salka is 1.34 k (1,335).

The estimated population of Salka in 2024 is approximately 1.59 k (1,591).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Salka is 448 (33.56%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 420 (31.46%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salka is 66.9%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 53.27%.

The sex ratio in Salka is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Salka population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.14% up to 2036.