Salka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Salka Village has a population of 2.40 k (2,397) with 1.21 k (1,209) males and 1.19 k (1,188) females.The sex ratio in Salka is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Salka Village is 368 (368) which is 15.35% of Salka Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Salka Village is 787 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.40 k

Toatl Population

1.21 k

Male Population

1.19 k

Female Population

Salka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Salka Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.86 k (2,857), indicating a 19.17% increased from Salka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.44 k, and the estimated female population is 1.42 k.

Salka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Salka Village estimated population is projected to be 2.89 k (2,889), projecting a 20.5% increased from Salka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.46 k, and the estimated female population is 1.43 k.

Salka Literacy Rate

Salka Village has a literacy rate of 72.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Salka Village is 83.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Salka Village is 62.87 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 72.89 83.15 62.87
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 72.89 83.15 62.87

Salka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Salka Village is 207 (207) with 99 (99) males and 108 (108) females, which is 8.64% of Salka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1091 females for every 1000 males.

Salka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Salka Village is 73 (73) with 35 (35) males and 38 (38) females, which is 3.05% of Salka Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1086 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Salka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 983
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 983

Salka Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Salka Village are 563 (563).

Salka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Salka Village, there are about 1.25 k (1,247) workers, making up nearly 52.02% of the Salka Village total population. Out of these, around 649 (649) are male workers, and about 598 (598) are female workers.

Salka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.86 k (2,857) 19.17%
2025 2.89 k (2,889) 20.5% 1.33 %
2026 2.92 k (2,919) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 2.95 k (2,947) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 2.98 k (2,975) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 3.00 k (3,003) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 3.03 k (3,031) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 3.06 k (3,057) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 3.08 k (3,083) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 3.11 k (3,108) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 3.13 k (3,133) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 3.16 k (3,158) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 3.18 k (3,184) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Salka Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.18 k (3,184), with a male population of 1.60 k (1,602) and a female population of 1.58 k (1,582). 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 Kenapara 969
2 Malga 1,090
3 Karkoli Naya 1,537
4 Chungarhi 3,115
5 Chandarpur 950
6 Baijnathnagar 1,522
7 Karkoli Juna 347
8 Narkalo 596
9 Anrokha 1,975
10 Pondi 1,837

Salka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Salka is 2.40 k (2,397).

The estimated population of Salka in 2024 is approximately 2.86 k (2,857).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Salka is 207 (8.64%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 73 (3.05%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Salka is 72.89%, with male literacy at 83.15% and female literacy at 62.87%.

The sex ratio in Salka is 983 females for every 1000 males.

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