Where is Salkha village located?
Salkha is in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India.
Indian Village Directory
Salkha Village
Salkha is an inhabited village in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 085985, the Census 2011 record lists 1,044 people in 172 households and the reported area is 10,490.37 hectares. The local references include Sam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jaisalmer at about 40 km.
Village Code085985
Population1,044
Households172
Area10,490.37 hectares
Nearest TownJaisalmer
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Salkha
- Census Village Code
- 085985
- State
- Rajasthan
- State Census Code
- 08
- District
- Jaisalmer
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jaisalmer
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00574
- CD Block
- Sam
- Households
- 172
- Population
- 1,044
- Male Population
- 543
- Female Population
- 501
- Sex Ratio
- 922.65
- Area
- 10,490.37 hectares
- Area
- 104.9 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jaisalmer
- Nearest Town Distance
- 40 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 345001
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Salkha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,044 people, 10,490.37 hectares of reported area and Jaisalmer as the nearest town reference for Salkha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Salkha falls under Jaisalmer Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
- The Census village code is 085985.
- The record lists 1,044 people living in 172 households.
- The reported village area is 10,490.37 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jaisalmer.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density9.95 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share35.63%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.9%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Salkha in the official administrative record. Census village code 085985 and Sam CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 08
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00574
- Village Census Code
- 085985
- CD Block Code
- 0121
- CD Block Name
- Sam
Location and Distance
Jaisalmer is the nearest town listed for Salkha, about 40 km away. Jaisalmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 40 km
- District Headquarter
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 40 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rajasthan
- Nearest Town
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 40 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 10,490.37 hectares
- Area
- 104.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,044 people in 172 households, with 543 male residents and 501 female residents. The average household size is 6.07, and SC share is 35.63% and ST share is 6.9% for Salkha. Population density works out to about 9.95 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 172
- Total Population
- 1,044
- Male Population
- 543
- Female Population
- 501
- Sex Ratio
- 922.65
- Average Household Size
- 6.07
- SC Population
- 372
- SC Male Population
- 206
- SC Female Population
- 166
- SC Population Share
- 35.63
- ST Population
- 72
- ST Male Population
- 34
- ST Female Population
- 38
- ST Population Share
- 6.9
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Salkha list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Salkha. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Salkha include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 8,400.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Salkha include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Salkha 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
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Salkha is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 18 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
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 18 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Salkha show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Chana and Guar and net sown area is 771.25 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Chana
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Guar
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 82.07
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 15.88 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 385.72 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 585 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 250.05 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 771.25
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 771.25 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Others
- Available
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Salkha
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 64
- Banks in Matched Records
- 16
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 47 | 73% |
| CRM | 17 | 27% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 33 | 52% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 6 | 9.4% |
| Punjab National Bank | 6 | 9.4% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 4.7% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 3.1% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Shiv Road Satya Kunj, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Hanuman Chock Jaisalmer - 345001 Shop No:23, Outside Mandir Palace Next to Pnb Atm, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Gandhi Chowk Jaisalmer Nr.amar Sagar Gate, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Sanghraylay Ke Saamne Jaisalmer Gadhishar Circle, Aashri Math Girls School Ke Pass, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Jaisalmer 659, Gandhi Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Shiv Road Shiv Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | ICICI Bank Atm, Tcp Gate Ilp Location Nr Csd Canteen Opposite Rewatsingh Ki Dhani Military Station Jaisalmer-345001 Ici… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Khoohri | Dist Jaisalmer Khuri Village, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Salkha village in?
Salkha village is in Jaisalmer district.
Which state is Salkha village in?
Salkha village is in Rajasthan.
Which tehsil is Salkha under?
Salkha comes under Jaisalmer Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Salkha?
The Census village code of Salkha is 085985.
What is the population of Salkha village?
The village record lists 1,044 people and 172 households for Salkha.
How many households are in Salkha village?
The village record lists 172 households for Salkha.
What is the male and female population of Salkha?
The record lists 543 male residents and 501 female residents for Salkha.
What is the sex ratio of Salkha village?
The sex ratio of Salkha is 922.65 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Salkha village?
The reported geographical area of Salkha is 10,490.37 hectares.
What is the population density of Salkha village?
The approximate population density of Salkha is 9.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Salkha?
The nearest town listed for Salkha is Jaisalmer, about 40 km away.
How far is Salkha from the district headquarters?
Salkha is about 40 km from Jaisalmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Salkha from the sub-district headquarters?
Salkha is about 40 km from Jaisalmer, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Salkha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school and 1 government middle school for Salkha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Salkha?
For Salkha, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Chana and Guar and net sown area is 771.25 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Salkha?
The page shows 64 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Salkha. These records include 16 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Salkha.