Indian Village Directory

Balai Mara Village

Balai Mara is an inhabited village in Jonai Sub-district of Dhemaji district, Assam. Its Census village code is 289271, the Census 2011 record lists 266 people in 48 households and the reported area is 193.2 hectares. The local references include Simen Chapori Gram Panchayat, Murkongselek CD Block and the nearest town reference is Silapathar at about 32 km.

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Quick answer: Balai Mara is a village in Jonai Sub-district, Dhemaji district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 289271 and 266 people in 48 households.
Village Code289271
Population266
Households48
Area193.2 hectares
Nearest TownSilapathar

Key Village Facts

Village
Balai Mara
Census Village Code
289271
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Dhemaji
District Census Code
308
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jonai
Sub-district Census Code
02057
CD Block
Murkongselek
Gram Panchayat
Simen Chapori
Households
48
Population
266
Male Population
138
Female Population
128
Sex Ratio
927.54
Area
193.2 hectares
Area
1.93 sq km
Nearest Town
Silapathar
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
787061
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Balai Mara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 266 people, 193.2 hectares of reported area and Silapathar as the nearest town reference for Balai Mara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictDhemaji
Sub-districtJonai
CD BlockMurkongselek
Gram PanchayatSIMEN CHAPORI
  • Balai Mara falls under Jonai Sub-district in Dhemaji district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 289271.
  • The record lists 266 people living in 48 households.
  • The reported village area is 193.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Silapathar.
  • 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

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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
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 Density137.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.54 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.62%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Balai Mara in the official administrative record. Census village code 289271, Simen Chapori Gram Panchayat and Murkongselek CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
308
Sub-district Census Code
02057
Village Census Code
289271
CD Block Code
0088
CD Block Name
Murkongselek
Gram Panchayat Name
Simen Chapori

Location and Distance

Silapathar is the nearest town listed for Balai Mara, about 32 km away. Dhemaji is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jonai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
48 km
District Headquarter
Dhemaji
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Silapathar (Tc)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Silapathar
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
193.2 hectares
Area
1.93 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 266 people in 48 households, with 138 male residents and 128 female residents. The average household size is 5.54, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.62% for Balai Mara. Population density works out to about 137.68 people per sq km.

Total Households
48
Total Population
266
Male Population
138
Female Population
128
Sex Ratio
927.54
Average Household Size
5.54
ST Population
265
ST Male Population
137
ST Female Population
128
ST Population Share
99.62
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Balai Mara list 1 private primary school and 1 private secondary 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
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balai Mara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Balai Mara include self-help groups 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Balai Mara is reported as 99 hours per day in summer and 99 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
99 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
99 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Balai Mara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mekhela Chadar and net sown area is 44 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mekhela Chadar
Forest Area In Hectares
47.1 hectares
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
44.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
44 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balai Mara

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 1 100%

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
Indian Bank ATM 787061 Dhemaji Jonai Magur Mari Simenchapori VILL Namkir Pather, Dhemaji, Assam, 787061

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 Balai Mara village located?

Balai Mara is in Jonai Sub-district of Dhemaji district in Assam, India.

Which district is Balai Mara village in?

Balai Mara village is in Dhemaji district.

Which state is Balai Mara village in?

Balai Mara village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Balai Mara under?

Balai Mara comes under Jonai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Balai Mara?

The Census village code of Balai Mara is 289271.

Which Gram Panchayat is Balai Mara under?

Balai Mara is listed under SIMEN CHAPORI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Murkongselek.

What is the population of Balai Mara village?

The village record lists 266 people and 48 households for Balai Mara.

How many households are in Balai Mara village?

The village record lists 48 households for Balai Mara.

What is the male and female population of Balai Mara?

The record lists 138 male residents and 128 female residents for Balai Mara.

What is the sex ratio of Balai Mara village?

The sex ratio of Balai Mara is 927.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Balai Mara village?

The reported geographical area of Balai Mara is 193.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Balai Mara village?

The approximate population density of Balai Mara is 137.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Balai Mara?

The nearest town listed for Balai Mara is Silapathar, about 32 km away.

How far is Balai Mara from the district headquarters?

Balai Mara is about 65 km from Dhemaji, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Balai Mara from the sub-district headquarters?

Balai Mara is about 48 km from Jonai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Balai Mara?

The village facility record lists 1 private primary school and 1 private secondary school for Balai Mara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Balai Mara?

For Balai Mara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Mekhela Chadar and net sown area is 44 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balai Mara?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balai Mara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.