Salkhua is a block in Saharsa District, Kosi Division, Bihar, India.[1] It is a rural district, with its seat being in the village of Salkhua. The main language spoken in this block is Maithili. The block is split by the Kosi River.

Salkhua
Salkhua is located in Bihar
Salkhua
Salkhua
Salkhua is located in India
Salkhua
Salkhua
Coordinates: 25°40′07″N 86°35′52″E / 25.668650°N 86.597820°E / 25.668650; 86.597820
Country India
StateBihar
RegionMithila
DistrictSaharsa
Villages43
Area
 • Total157 km2 (61 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total132,844
 • Density850/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
852126

It is part of the Simri Bakhtiarpur Constituency.

Religion in Salkhua
Religion Percent
Hinduism
92.12%
Islam
7.67%
Christianity
0.05%
Others*
0.15%
*Includes Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Atheists, and Agnostics

Administrative Divisions

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As of 2011, there are 43 villages in Salkhua.[2] They are:

  • Alani
  • Baldehi
  • Banganwan
  • Bankatti
  • Basahi
  • Bhelwa
  • Bhirkhi
  • Chanan
  • Chhachhua
  • Chiraia
  • Gaurdah
  • Goriyari
  • Gauri
  • Gauspur
  • Gurganwan
  • Harinsari
  • Harewa
  • Kabira
  • Kabirpur
  • Kamra
  • Kathghara
  • Khajur bana
  • Khochardewa
  • Koparia
  • Kotwalia
  • Kuchaut
  • Mamarkha
  • Puraini
  • Raingnian
  • Sahoria
  • Sahsaili Thuthi
  • Sahuria
  • Salkhua
  • Samhar Kalan
  • Samhar Khurd
  • Sauthi
  • Shahganwan
  • Situahi
  • Tajpur
  • Utesra
  • Phensaha
  • Mangaltola
  • Khograha

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Tehsil | Saharsa District | India". Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  2. ^ "Villages & Towns in Salkhua Block of Saharsa, Bihar". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2024-03-12.