Indian Village Directory

Salha Village

Salha is an inhabited village in Shamho Akha Kurha Block of Begusarai district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 238538, the Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 78 households and the reported area is 1,872 hectares. The local references include Salha Saidpur Barari Gram Panchayat, Shamho Akha Kurha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Begusarai at about 21 km.

In short:

Salha is a village in Shamho Akha Kurha Block, Begusarai district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 238538 and 391 people in 78 households.

Village Code238538
Population391
Households78
Area1,872 hectares
Nearest TownBegusarai

Detailed village profile

Salha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 391 people, 1,872 hectares of reported area and Begusarai as the nearest town reference for Salha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Begusarai
CD Block Shamho Akha Kurha
Gram Panchayat SALHA SAIDPUR BARARI
  • Salha falls under Shamho Akha Kurha Block in Begusarai district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 238538.
  • The record lists 391 people living in 78 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,872 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Begusarai.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Salha
Census Village Code
238538
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Begusarai
District Census Code
222
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shamho Akha Kurha
Sub-district Census Code
01321
CD Block
Shamho Akha Kurha
Gram Panchayat
Salha Saidpur Barari
Households
78
Population
391
Male Population
219
Female Population
172
Sex Ratio
785.39
Area
1,872 hectares
Area
18.72 sq km
Nearest Town
Begusarai
Nearest Town Distance
21 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 20.89 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 52.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salha in the official administrative record. Census village code 238538, Salha Saidpur Barari Gram Panchayat and Shamho Akha Kurha CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
222
Sub-district Census Code
01321
Village Census Code
238538
CD Block Code
0309
Gram Panchayat Code
1917
CD Block Name
Shamho Akha Kurha
Gram Panchayat Name
Salha Saidpur Barari

Location and Distance

Begusarai is the nearest town listed for Salha, about 21 km away. Begusarai is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shamho Akha Kurha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Begusarai
Distance from District Headquarter
21 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Begusarai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Begusarai
Distance within State/UT
21 km
Nearest Town
Begusarai
Distance from Nearest Town
21 km
Total Geographical Area
1,872 hectares
Area
18.72 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 391 people in 78 households, with 219 male residents and 172 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Salha. Population density works out to about 20.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
78
Total Population
391
Male Population
219
Female Population
172
Sex Ratio
785.39
Average Household Size
5.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Salha include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Salha.

Footpath
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 1,700 hectares and irrigated land is 900 hectares (52.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
72.0
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1700.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
800 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
900.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
900 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salha village located?

Salha is in Shamho Akha Kurha Block of Begusarai district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Salha village in?

Salha village is in Begusarai district.

Which state is Salha village in?

Salha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Salha under?

Salha comes under Shamho Akha Kurha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Salha?

The Census village code of Salha is 238538.

Which Gram Panchayat is Salha under?

Salha is listed under SALHA SAIDPUR BARARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shamho Akha Kurha.

What is the population of Salha village?

The village record lists 391 people and 78 households for Salha.

How many households are in Salha village?

The village record lists 78 households for Salha.

What is the male and female population of Salha?

The record lists 219 male residents and 172 female residents for Salha.

What is the sex ratio of Salha village?

The sex ratio of Salha is 785.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salha village?

The reported geographical area of Salha is 1,872 hectares.

What is the population density of Salha village?

The approximate population density of Salha is 20.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salha?

The nearest town listed for Salha is Begusarai, about 21 km away.

How far is Salha from the district headquarters?

Salha is about 21 km from Begusarai, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salha from the sub-district headquarters?

Salha is about 3 km from Shamho Akha Kurha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Salha?

For Salha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 1,700 hectares and irrigated land is 900 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Salha.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Salha.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.