Salkaia village, Raidih block | Pincode 835232

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MARTHA EKKA

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LGD code: 376305
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population: 1,649
Households: 343
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Sex ratio: 1064 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 885

Census 2011 · in context

How Salkaia compares

By population, Salkaia ranks #15 of 61 villages in Raidih mandal.

Literacy rate

59.1%

+1.4% vs mandal average

Salkaia: 59.1%
Raidih mandal: 57.7%
Gumla district: 54.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,064

+65 vs mandal average

Salkaia: 1,064
Raidih mandal: 999

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Salkaia: 4.8
Raidih mandal: 5.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Salkaia at a glance

Salkaia is a village of 1,649 people in 343 households (Census 2011) in Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand, the 15th-largest of 61 villages in Raidih block. Literacy is 59%, 1 points above the block average of 58% and the sex ratio is 1,064 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 835232, served by Nawagarh (Gumla) post office; the LGD village code is 376305. The sarpanch is MARTHA EKKA, and the village votes in Khijri assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rajesh Kachhap. The population is estimated at 1,944 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Salkaia · this village	1,649	59%	—
Jarjata · Raidih	1,848	55%	—
Saneakona · Raidih	796	58%	—
Karang · Raidih	223	52%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Salkaia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GUMLA
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 15
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): JARJAHA
Total area (ha): 1,246
Irrigated area (ha): 12.12
Forest area (ha): 540.21

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Salkaia

LGD code: 376305
Pincode: 835232
Post office: Nawagarh (Gumla)
Population (Census 2011): 1,649
Population (projected 2026): 1,944
Households: 343
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1064
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Ranchi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khijri
Member of Parliament: Sanjay Seth
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rajesh Kachhap
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MARTHA EKKA
Block / Mandal: Raidih

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Gumla district level

Then & Now

Salkaia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,649

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,944

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

343

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

404

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,649Census 2011
Households: 343Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1064 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9442026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4042026 projection
Active job cards: 1,17,496MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 58,646MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,028NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.3%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.2%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gumla district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gumla district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gumla district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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People often ask about Salkaia

What is the pincode of Salkaia?

The pincode of Salkaia, Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand is 835232. The post office is Nawagarh (Gumla).

Which post office delivers to Salkaia?

Mail for Salkaia is delivered through Nawagarh (Gumla) post office, pincode 835232, in Raidih block, Gumla district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Salkaia located?

Salkaia is a village in Raidih block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Salkaia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Salkaia village has a population of 1,649 across 343 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Salkaia?

The current sarpanch of Salkaia gram panchayat is MARTHA EKKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salkaia in?

Salkaia falls under the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Salkaia in?

Salkaia falls under the Khijri assembly constituency (AC #62) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Salkaia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Salkaia village is 59.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Salkaia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Salkaia village is 1064 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Salkaia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Salkaia, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Salkaia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Salkaia village is 376305.

How big is Salkaia compared to other villages in Raidih block?

Salkaia ranks 15 of 61 villages in Raidih block by Census 2011 population (1,649 residents).

Who is the MLA of Salkaia?

Salkaia falls under Khijri assembly constituency (AC 62). The sitting MLA is Rajesh Kachhap (INC).

Who is the MP for Salkaia?

Salkaia is in Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Sanjay Seth (BJP).

What is the population of Salkaia in 2026?

Salkaia is estimated at 1,944 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,649 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Salkaia in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Salkaia in Gumla district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Salkaia?

MARTHA EKKA is the sarpanch of Salkaia gram panchayat, Raidih block. See the sarpanch list of Raidih block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
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