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Afala Village

Afala is an inhabited village in Sibsagar Sub-district of Sivasagar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 292637, the Census 2011 record lists 1,048 people in 161 households and the reported area is 222.51 hectares. The local references include Disangmukh Gram Panchayat, Demow CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sibsagar at about 19 km.

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Quick answer: Afala is a village in Sibsagar Sub-district, Sivasagar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 292637 and 1,048 people in 161 households.
Village Code292637
Population1,048
Households161
Area222.51 hectares
Nearest TownSibsagar

Key Village Facts

Village
Afala
Census Village Code
292637
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Sivasagar
District Census Code
311
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sibsagar
Sub-district Census Code
02071
CD Block
Demow
Gram Panchayat
Disangmukh
Households
161
Population
1,048
Male Population
515
Female Population
533
Sex Ratio
1,034.95
Area
222.51 hectares
Area
2.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Sibsagar
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Afala at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,048 people, 222.51 hectares of reported area and Sibsagar as the nearest town reference for Afala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictSivasagar
Sub-districtSibsagar
CD BlockDemow
Gram PanchayatDISANGMUKH
  • Afala falls under Sibsagar Sub-district in Sivasagar district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 292637.
  • The record lists 1,048 people living in 161 households.
  • The reported village area is 222.51 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Sibsagar.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density470.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.51 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share95.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Afala in the official administrative record. Census village code 292637, Disangmukh Gram Panchayat and Demow CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
311
Sub-district Census Code
02071
Village Census Code
292637
CD Block Code
0105
CD Block Name
Demow
Gram Panchayat Name
Disangmukh

Location and Distance

Sibsagar is the nearest town listed for Afala, about 19 km away. Sivasagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sibsagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19 km
District Headquarter
Sivasagar
Distance from District Headquarter
19 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sivasagar (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Sibsagar
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
222.51 hectares
Area
2.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,048 people in 161 households, with 515 male residents and 533 female residents. The average household size is 6.51, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 95.04% for Afala. Population density works out to about 470.99 people per sq km.

Total Households
161
Total Population
1,048
Male Population
515
Female Population
533
Sex Ratio
1,034.95
Average Household Size
6.51
ST Population
996
ST Male Population
490
ST Female Population
506
ST Population Share
95.04
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Afala list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 3 government middle schools and 2 government secondary schools. 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Afala. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Afala include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Afala is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Afala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.12 hectares and irrigated land is 176.12 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
46.39 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
176.12
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
176.12
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
176.12 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Afala village located?

Afala is in Sibsagar Sub-district of Sivasagar district in Assam, India.

Which district is Afala village in?

Afala village is in Sivasagar district.

Which state is Afala village in?

Afala village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Afala under?

Afala comes under Sibsagar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Afala?

The Census village code of Afala is 292637.

Which Gram Panchayat is Afala under?

Afala is listed under DISANGMUKH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Demow.

What is the population of Afala village?

The village record lists 1,048 people and 161 households for Afala.

How many households are in Afala village?

The village record lists 161 households for Afala.

What is the male and female population of Afala?

The record lists 515 male residents and 533 female residents for Afala.

What is the sex ratio of Afala village?

The sex ratio of Afala is 1,034.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Afala village?

The reported geographical area of Afala is 222.51 hectares.

What is the population density of Afala village?

The approximate population density of Afala is 470.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Afala?

The nearest town listed for Afala is Sibsagar, about 19 km away.

How far is Afala from the district headquarters?

Afala is about 19 km from Sivasagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Afala from the sub-district headquarters?

Afala is about 19 km from Sibsagar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Afala?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 3 government middle schools and 2 government secondary schools for Afala.

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

For Afala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 176.12 hectares and irrigated land is 176.12 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.