Bowalia is an inhabited village in South Salmara Sub-district of Dhubri district, Assam. Its Census village code is 281479, the Census 2011 record lists 71 people in 14 households and the reported area is 46.3 hectares. The local references include Moharirchar Gram Panchayat, Birshingjarua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhubri at about 22 km.
In short:
Bowalia is a village in South Salmara Sub-district, Dhubri district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 281479 and 71 people in 14 households.
Village Code281479
Population71
Households14
Area46.3 hectares
Nearest TownDhubri
Detailed village profile
Bowalia at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 71 people, 46.3 hectares of reported area and Dhubri as the nearest town reference for Bowalia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bowalia falls under South Salmara Sub-district in Dhubri district, Assam.
The Census village code is 281479.
The record lists 71 people living in 14 households.
The reported village area is 46.3 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Dhubri.
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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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Bowalia
Census Village Code
281479
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Dhubri
District Census Code
301
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
South Salmara
Sub-district Census Code
02011
CD Block
Birshingjarua
Gram Panchayat
Moharirchar
Households
14
Population
71
Male Population
35
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
1,028.57
Area
46.3 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Dhubri
Nearest Town Distance
22 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
783127
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 Density153.35 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.07 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bowalia in the official administrative record. Census village code 281479, Moharirchar Gram Panchayat and Birshingjarua CD Block.
State Census Code
18
District Census Code
301
Sub-district Census Code
02011
Village Census Code
281479
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Birshingjarua
Gram Panchayat Name
Moharirchar
Location and Distance
Dhubri is the nearest town listed for Bowalia, about 22 km away. Dhubri 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
South Salmara
District Headquarter
Dhubri
Distance from District Headquarter
22 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhubri (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Dhubri
Distance from Nearest Town
22 km
Total Geographical Area
46.3 hectares
Area
0.46 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 71 people in 14 households, with 35 male residents and 36 female residents. The average household size is 5.07, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bowalia. Population density works out to about 153.35 people per sq km.
Total Households
14
Total Population
71
Male Population
35
Female Population
36
Sex Ratio
1,028.57
Average Household Size
5.07
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bowalia list 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bowalia include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Bowalia.
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bowalia include self-help groups, PDS shop and assembly polling station. 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bowalia 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 Bowalia show that net sown area is 11.3 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.0
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
11.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
11.3 hectares
Map and Location
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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.