Where is Saluka village located?
Saluka is in Kundhit Sub-district of Jamtara district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Saluka Village
Saluka is an inhabited village in Kundhit Sub-district of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373254, the Census 2011 record lists 561 people in 137 households and the reported area is 203.82 hectares. The local references include Palajori Gram Panchayat, Kundhit CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 50 km.
Village Code373254
Population561
Households137
Area203.82 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Saluka
- Census Village Code
- 373254
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Jamtara
- District Census Code
- 363
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kundhit
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02681
- CD Block
- Kundhit
- Gram Panchayat
- Palajori
- Households
- 137
- Population
- 561
- Male Population
- 286
- Female Population
- 275
- Sex Ratio
- 961.54
- Area
- 203.82 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 821530
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Saluka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 561 people, 203.82 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Saluka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Saluka falls under Kundhit Sub-district in Jamtara district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 373254.
- The record lists 561 people living in 137 households.
- The reported village area is 203.82 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density275.24 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.03%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Saluka in the official administrative record. Census village code 373254, Palajori Gram Panchayat and Kundhit CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 363
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02681
- Village Census Code
- 373254
- CD Block Code
- 0187
- CD Block Name
- Kundhit
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Palajori
Location and Distance
Dumka is the nearest town listed for Saluka, about 50 km away. Jamtara is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kundhit
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Jamtara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 62 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dumka
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 50 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Distance within State/UT
- 357 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 203.82 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 561 people in 137 households, with 286 male residents and 275 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 21.03% and ST share is 0% for Saluka. Population density works out to about 275.24 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 137
- Total Population
- 561
- Male Population
- 286
- Female Population
- 275
- Sex Ratio
- 961.54
- Average Household Size
- 4.09
- SC Population
- 118
- SC Male Population
- 63
- SC Female Population
- 55
- SC Population Share
- 21.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Saluka list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Saluka include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 28.53 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 0.34 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Saluka include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Saluka include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Saluka show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 85.61 hectares and irrigated land is 17.12 hectares (20% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 8.15
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.19 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.04 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 2.04 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 30.57 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 36.69 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 85.61
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 68.49 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 17.12
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 1.37 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 15.41 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Saluka village in?
Saluka village is in Jamtara district.
Which state is Saluka village in?
Saluka village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Saluka under?
Saluka comes under Kundhit Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Saluka?
The Census village code of Saluka is 373254.
Which Gram Panchayat is Saluka under?
Saluka is listed under PALAJORI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kundhit.
What is the population of Saluka village?
The village record lists 561 people and 137 households for Saluka.
How many households are in Saluka village?
The village record lists 137 households for Saluka.
What is the male and female population of Saluka?
The record lists 286 male residents and 275 female residents for Saluka.
What is the sex ratio of Saluka village?
The sex ratio of Saluka is 961.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Saluka village?
The reported geographical area of Saluka is 203.82 hectares.
What is the population density of Saluka village?
The approximate population density of Saluka is 275.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Saluka?
The nearest town listed for Saluka is Dumka, about 50 km away.
How far is Saluka from the district headquarters?
Saluka is about 62 km from Jamtara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Saluka from the sub-district headquarters?
Saluka is about 7 km from Kundhit, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Saluka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Saluka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Saluka?
For Saluka, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 85.61 hectares and irrigated land is 17.12 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Saluka.