Indian Village Directory

Shiljani Village

Shiljani is an inhabited village in Kokrajhar (Pt) Sub-district of Kokrajhar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 280342, the Census 2011 record lists 555 people in 119 households and the reported area is 229.99 hectares. The local references include Kokrajhar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kokrajhar (Mb) at about 25 km.

In short:

Shiljani is a village in Kokrajhar (Pt) Sub-district, Kokrajhar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 280342 and 555 people in 119 households.

Village Code280342
Population555
Households119
Area229.99 hectares

Detailed village profile

Shiljani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 555 people, 229.99 hectares of reported area and Kokrajhar (Mb) as the nearest town reference for Shiljani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Assam
District Kokrajhar
Sub-district Kokrajhar (Pt)
CD Block Kokrajhar
  • Shiljani falls under Kokrajhar (Pt) Sub-district in Kokrajhar district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 280342.
  • The record lists 555 people living in 119 households.
  • The reported village area is 229.99 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kokrajhar (Mb).
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Shiljani
Census Village Code
280342
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Kokrajhar
District Census Code
300
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kokrajhar (Pt)
Sub-district Census Code
02004
CD Block
Kokrajhar
Households
119
Population
555
Male Population
287
Female Population
268
Sex Ratio
933.8
Area
229.99 hectares
Area
2.3 sq km
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 241.31 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.15% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 8.11% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shiljani in the official administrative record. Census village code 280342 and Kokrajhar CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
300
Sub-district Census Code
02004
Village Census Code
280342
CD Block Code
0005
CD Block Name
Kokrajhar

Location and Distance

Kokrajhar (Mb) is the nearest town listed for Shiljani, about 25 km away. Kokrajhar is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kokrajhar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Kokrajhar
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kokrajhar (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Total Geographical Area
229.99 hectares
Area
2.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 555 people in 119 households, with 287 male residents and 268 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 13.15% and ST share is 8.11% for Shiljani. Population density works out to about 241.31 people per sq km.

Total Households
119
Total Population
555
Male Population
287
Female Population
268
Sex Ratio
933.8
Average Household Size
4.66
SC Population
73
SC Male Population
36
SC Female Population
37
SC Population Share
13.15
ST Population
45
ST Male Population
25
ST Female Population
20
ST Population Share
8.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shiljani list 1 government 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
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
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
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shiljani include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shiljani 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shiljani show that net sown area is 10.92 hectares and irrigated land is 10.92 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
197.71 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.36
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.92
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.92
Waterfall Area In Hectares
10.92 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shiljani village located?

Shiljani is in Kokrajhar (Pt) Sub-district of Kokrajhar district in Assam, India.

Which district is Shiljani village in?

Shiljani village is in Kokrajhar district.

Which state is Shiljani village in?

Shiljani village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Shiljani under?

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

What is the Census village code of Shiljani?

The Census village code of Shiljani is 280342.

What is the population of Shiljani village?

The village record lists 555 people and 119 households for Shiljani.

How many households are in Shiljani village?

The village record lists 119 households for Shiljani.

What is the male and female population of Shiljani?

The record lists 287 male residents and 268 female residents for Shiljani.

What is the sex ratio of Shiljani village?

The sex ratio of Shiljani is 933.8 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shiljani village?

The reported geographical area of Shiljani is 229.99 hectares.

What is the population density of Shiljani village?

The approximate population density of Shiljani is 241.31 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shiljani?

The nearest town listed for Shiljani is Kokrajhar (Mb), about 25 km away.

How far is Shiljani from the district headquarters?

Shiljani is about 25 km from Kokrajhar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shiljani from the sub-district headquarters?

Shiljani is about 17 km from Kokrajhar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shiljani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shiljani.

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

For Shiljani, net sown area is 10.92 hectares and irrigated land is 10.92 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shiljani.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

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.