Indian Village Directory

Salkhar Village

Salkhar is an inhabited village in Kotkasim Tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 072188, the Census 2011 record lists 877 people in 130 households and the reported area is 269.5 hectares. The local references include Kotkasim CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khairthal at about 13 km.

In short:

Salkhar is a village in Kotkasim Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 072188 and 877 people in 130 households.

Village Code072188
Population877
Households130
Area269.5 hectares
Nearest TownKhairthal

Detailed village profile

Salkhar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 877 people, 269.5 hectares of reported area and Khairthal as the nearest town reference for Salkhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Rajasthan
District Alwar
Tehsil Kotkasim
CD Block Kotkasim
  • Salkhar falls under Kotkasim Tehsil in Alwar district, Rajasthan.
  • The Census village code is 072188.
  • The record lists 877 people living in 130 households.
  • The reported village area is 269.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Khairthal.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Salkhar
Census Village Code
072188
State
Rajasthan
State Census Code
08
District
Alwar
District Census Code
104
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kotkasim
Sub-district Census Code
00495
CD Block
Kotkasim
Households
130
Population
877
Male Population
446
Female Population
431
Sex Ratio
966.37
Area
269.5 hectares
Area
2.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Khairthal
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
301712
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 325.42 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 10.26% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 64.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Salkhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 072188 and Kotkasim CD Block.

State Census Code
08
District Census Code
104
Sub-district Census Code
00495
Village Census Code
072188
CD Block Code
0039
CD Block Name
Kotkasim

Location and Distance

Khairthal is the nearest town listed for Salkhar, about 13 km away. Alwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 58 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kotkasim
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24 km
District Headquarter
Alwar
Distance from District Headquarter
58 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khairthal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajasthan
Nearest Town
Khairthal
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
269.5 hectares
Area
2.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 877 people in 130 households, with 446 male residents and 431 female residents. The average household size is 6.75, and SC share is 10.26% and ST share is 0% for Salkhar. Population density works out to about 325.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
130
Total Population
877
Male Population
446
Female Population
431
Sex Ratio
966.37
Average Household Size
6.75
SC Population
90
SC Male Population
44
SC Female Population
46
SC Population Share
10.26
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Salkhar list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
155.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Salkhar include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Salkhar include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Salkhar is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 13 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Salkhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Wheat and Sarson, net sown area is 242 hectares and irrigated land is 155.23 hectares (64.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bajara
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Sarson
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
13.5
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
242.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
86.77 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
155.23

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salkhar village located?

Salkhar is in Kotkasim Tehsil of Alwar district in Rajasthan, India.

Which district is Salkhar village in?

Salkhar village is in Alwar district.

Which state is Salkhar village in?

Salkhar village is in Rajasthan.

Which tehsil is Salkhar under?

Salkhar comes under Kotkasim Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Salkhar?

The Census village code of Salkhar is 072188.

What is the population of Salkhar village?

The village record lists 877 people and 130 households for Salkhar.

How many households are in Salkhar village?

The village record lists 130 households for Salkhar.

What is the male and female population of Salkhar?

The record lists 446 male residents and 431 female residents for Salkhar.

What is the sex ratio of Salkhar village?

The sex ratio of Salkhar is 966.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Salkhar village?

The reported geographical area of Salkhar is 269.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Salkhar village?

The approximate population density of Salkhar is 325.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Salkhar?

The nearest town listed for Salkhar is Khairthal, about 13 km away.

How far is Salkhar from the district headquarters?

Salkhar is about 58 km from Alwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Salkhar from the sub-district headquarters?

Salkhar is about 24 km from Kotkasim, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Salkhar?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 private middle school for Salkhar.

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

For Salkhar, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Wheat and Sarson, net sown area is 242 hectares and irrigated land is 155.23 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

The village record lists drinking water facilities as 0 for Salkhar.

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.