Salekasa Taluka in Gondiya district, Maharashtra has 91 Census 2011 village records, including 85 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 85,482 people, 18,882 households and 45,859.3 hectares. Use this page to compare village codes, population, households, area, facilities, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Salekasa Taluka has 91 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 85 inhabited villages. They are part of Gondiya district in Maharashtra.
Villages91
Inhabited Villages85
Population85,482
Households18,882
Area (ha)45,859.3
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Salekasa Taluka is in Gondiya district, Maharashtra.
Village Records
91 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
85
Listed Population
85,482
Households
18,882
Recorded Village Area
45,859.3 hectares
Largest by Population
Pipariya (3,550 people)
Largest by Area
Kopalgad (2,146.33 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Pipariya is the highest-population village listed in Salekasa Taluka, with 3,550 people and 1,025 households. It represents 4.2% of the listed taluka village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Kopalgad has the largest recorded village area in Salekasa Taluka, at 2,146.33 hectares. This is 4.7% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Salekasa Taluka has 85,482 people in 18,882 households across 91 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village939
Average Household Size4.5
Inhabited Village %93%
Population Density / sq km186.4
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population85,482
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Salekasa villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 0 Gram Panchayats.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported1
CD blocks reported: Salekasa.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Salekasa Taluka is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 85 villages (93%), mobile coverage in 81 villages (89%), all-weather road in 85 villages (93%), domestic power supply in 85 villages (93%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
85
85
6
93.41
Mobile Coverage
81
85
10
89.01
All-Weather Road
85
85
6
93.41
PDS Shop
72
85
19
79.12
Domestic Power Supply
85
85
6
93.41
Median Nearest Town Distance44 km
Villages within 5 km0
Villages over 25 km85
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
0
0%
5-10 Km
0
0%
10-25 Km
0
0%
Over 25 Km
85
100%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Salekasa villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 85 villages, with an average of 45.09 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 73.0 km for Dandhari. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
85
45.09
73
Dandhari
Gondiya
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Salekasa Taluka. The page summarises 25 data fields and 2,179 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
5
455
364
Location and Distance
3
261
176
Population and Social Groups
3
273
255
Education Facilities
8
680
255
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
170
166
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
85
72
Power Supply
3
255
255
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Salekasa Taluka. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Salekasa Taluka has 91 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 85 inhabited villages. They are part of Gondiya district in Maharashtra.
Which is the most populated village in Salekasa Taluka?
Pipariya is the most populated village listed for Salekasa Taluka, with 3,550 people and 1,025 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Salekasa Taluka?
Kopalgad has the largest recorded village area in Salekasa Taluka, at 2,146.33 hectares.
What village facilities are reported in Salekasa Taluka?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 85 villages, all-weather road in 85 villages, domestic power supply in 85 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Salekasa Taluka village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Salekasa also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
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.