Indian Village Directory

Shalmara Village

Shalmara is an inhabited village in Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district of Barpeta district, Assam. Its Census village code is 282660, the Census 2011 record lists 461 people in 76 households and the reported area is 142.34 hectares. The local references include Kalbhanga Gram Panchayat, Chakchaka (Part) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Howly Town at about 4 km.

In short:

Shalmara is a village in Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district, Barpeta district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 282660 and 461 people in 76 households.

Village Code282660
Population461
Households76
Area142.34 hectares
Nearest TownHowly Town

Detailed village profile

Shalmara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 461 people, 142.34 hectares of reported area and Howly Town as the nearest town reference for Shalmara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Assam
District Barpeta
Sub-district Barnagar (Pt)
CD Block Chakchaka (Part)
Gram Panchayat KALBHANGA
  • Shalmara falls under Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district in Barpeta district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 282660.
  • The record lists 461 people living in 76 households.
  • The reported village area is 142.34 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Howly Town.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Shalmara
Census Village Code
282660
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Barpeta
District Census Code
303
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barnagar (Pt)
Sub-district Census Code
02018
CD Block
Chakchaka (Part)
Gram Panchayat
Kalbhanga
Households
76
Population
461
Male Population
229
Female Population
232
Sex Ratio
1,013.1
Area
142.34 hectares
Area
1.42 sq km
Nearest Town
Howly Town
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
781313
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 323.87 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.07 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shalmara in the official administrative record. Census village code 282660, Kalbhanga Gram Panchayat and Chakchaka (Part) CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
303
Sub-district Census Code
02018
Village Census Code
282660
CD Block Code
0029
CD Block Name
Chakchaka (Part)
Gram Panchayat Name
Kalbhanga

Location and Distance

Howly Town is the nearest town listed for Shalmara, about 4 km away. Barpeta is listed as the district headquarters at about 22 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barnagar
District Headquarter
Barpeta
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barpeta Road (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Howly Town
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
142.34 hectares
Area
1.42 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 461 people in 76 households, with 229 male residents and 232 female residents. The average household size is 6.07, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shalmara. Population density works out to about 323.87 people per sq km.

Total Households
76
Total Population
461
Male Population
229
Female Population
232
Sex Ratio
1,013.1
Average Household Size
6.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
3.61 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shalmara include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shalmara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shalmara is reported as 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shalmara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 116.7 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.67
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.58 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.08 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4.68 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
116.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
116.7 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shalmara

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Federal Bank Ltd 1 50%
State Bank of India 1 50%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Federal Bank Ltd ATM 781313 Barpeta Barnagar (Pt) Barpeta Road (Mb) Gobardhana, Simlaguri Dag No : 1600, Patta No : 383, Vill: Barpeta Road Town Mouza, Barpeta, Assam, 781313
State Bank of India ATM 781313 Barpeta Barnagar (Pt) Guagacha Guwgacha, Near Rice MILL Ssb Army Camp, Barpeta, Assam, 781313

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

Where is Shalmara village located?

Shalmara is in Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district of Barpeta district in Assam, India.

Which district is Shalmara village in?

Shalmara village is in Barpeta district.

Which state is Shalmara village in?

Shalmara village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Shalmara under?

Shalmara comes under Barnagar (Pt) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shalmara?

The Census village code of Shalmara is 282660.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shalmara under?

Shalmara is listed under KALBHANGA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chakchaka (Part).

What is the population of Shalmara village?

The village record lists 461 people and 76 households for Shalmara.

How many households are in Shalmara village?

The village record lists 76 households for Shalmara.

What is the male and female population of Shalmara?

The record lists 229 male residents and 232 female residents for Shalmara.

What is the sex ratio of Shalmara village?

The sex ratio of Shalmara is 1,013.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shalmara village?

The reported geographical area of Shalmara is 142.34 hectares.

What is the population density of Shalmara village?

The approximate population density of Shalmara is 323.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shalmara?

The nearest town listed for Shalmara is Howly Town, about 4 km away.

How far is Shalmara from the district headquarters?

Shalmara is about 22 km from Barpeta, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shalmara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Shalmara.

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

For Shalmara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and net sown area is 116.7 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shalmara?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shalmara. These records include 2 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 Shalmara.

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.