Indian Village Directory

Old Bam Village

Old Bam is an inhabited village in Basar Sub-district of West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Its Census village code is 263644 and the Census 2011 record lists 762 people in 153 households. The local references include Basar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Basar at about 7 km.

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Quick answer: Old Bam is a village in Basar Sub-district, West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 263644 and 762 people in 153 households.
Village Code263644
Population762
Households153

Key Village Facts

Village
Old Bam
Census Village Code
263644
State
Arunachal Pradesh
State Census Code
12
District
West Siang
District Census Code
250
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Basar
Sub-district Census Code
01636
CD Block
Basar
Households
153
Population
762
Male Population
416
Female Population
346
Sex Ratio
831.73
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Old Bam at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 762 people and Basar as the nearest town reference for Old Bam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictWest Siang
Sub-districtBasar
CD BlockBasar
  • Old Bam falls under Basar Sub-district in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 263644.
  • The record lists 762 people living in 153 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Basar.
  • 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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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Average Household Size4.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share79.79%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Old Bam in the official administrative record. Census village code 263644 and Basar CD Block.

State Census Code
12
District Census Code
250
Sub-district Census Code
01636
Village Census Code
263644
CD Block Code
0042
CD Block Name
Basar

Location and Distance

Basar is the nearest town listed for Old Bam, about 7 km away. Aalo is listed as the district headquarters at about 43 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Basar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Aalo
Distance from District Headquarter
43 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Basar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Basar
Distance within State/UT
7 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 762 people in 153 households, with 416 male residents and 346 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 79.79% for Old Bam.

Total Households
153
Total Population
762
Male Population
416
Female Population
346
Sex Ratio
831.73
Average Household Size
4.98
ST Population
608
ST Male Population
300
ST Female Population
308
ST Population Share
79.79
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Old Bam include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Old Bam 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Old Bam is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Old Bam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Millet. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Lungi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Bolup
Agricultural Commodities Third
Millet
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Oshi

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Old Bam village located?

Old Bam is in Basar Sub-district of West Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Which district is Old Bam village in?

Old Bam village is in West Siang district.

Which state is Old Bam village in?

Old Bam village is in Arunachal Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Old Bam under?

Old Bam comes under Basar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Old Bam?

The Census village code of Old Bam is 263644.

What is the population of Old Bam village?

The village record lists 762 people and 153 households for Old Bam.

How many households are in Old Bam village?

The village record lists 153 households for Old Bam.

What is the male and female population of Old Bam?

The record lists 416 male residents and 346 female residents for Old Bam.

What is the sex ratio of Old Bam village?

The sex ratio of Old Bam is 831.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Old Bam village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Old Bam, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Old Bam?

The nearest town listed for Old Bam is Basar, about 7 km away.

How far is Old Bam from the district headquarters?

Old Bam is about 43 km from Aalo, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Old Bam from the sub-district headquarters?

Old Bam is about 7 km from Basar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Old Bam?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Old Bam.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Old Bam?

For Old Bam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Millet.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Old Bam.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Old Bam.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Old Bam.

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.