Sham Nagar (223) is an inhabited village in Amritsar -I Sub-district of Amritsar district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 037468, the Census 2011 record lists 2,356 people in 455 households and the reported area is 471 hectares. The local references include Sham Nagar Gram Panchayat, Majitha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Majitha.
In short:
Sham Nagar (223) is a village in Amritsar -I Sub-district, Amritsar district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 037468 and 2,356 people in 455 households.
Village Code037468
Population2,356
Households455
Area471 hectares
Nearest TownMajitha
Detailed village profile
Sham Nagar (223) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,356 people, 471 hectares of reported area and Majitha as the nearest town reference for Sham Nagar (223), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Sham Nagar (223) falls under Amritsar -I Sub-district in Amritsar district, Punjab.
The Census village code is 037468.
The record lists 2,356 people living in 455 households.
The reported village area is 471 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Majitha.
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 Village Facts
Village
Sham Nagar (223)
Census Village Code
037468
State
Punjab
State Census Code
03
District
Amritsar
District Census Code
049
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amritsar -I
Sub-district Census Code
00256
CD Block
Majitha
Gram Panchayat
Sham Nagar
Households
455
Population
2,356
Male Population
1,254
Female Population
1,102
Sex Ratio
878.79
Area
471 hectares
Area
4.71 sq km
Nearest Town
Majitha
Nearest Town Distance
b km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
143001
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 Density500.21 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share63.79%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
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 Sham Nagar (223) in the official administrative record. Census village code 037468, Sham Nagar Gram Panchayat and Majitha CD Block.
State Census Code
03
District Census Code
049
Sub-district Census Code
00256
Village Census Code
037468
CD Block Code
0112
CD Block Name
Majitha
Gram Panchayat Name
Sham Nagar
Location and Distance
Majitha is the nearest town listed for Sham Nagar (223). Amritsar is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Amritsar -I
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Amritsar
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Majitha
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Majitha
Distance from Nearest Town
b km
Total Geographical Area
471 hectares
Area
4.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,356 people in 455 households, with 1,254 male residents and 1,102 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 63.79% and ST share is 0% for Sham Nagar (223). Population density works out to about 500.21 people per sq km.
Total Households
455
Total Population
2,356
Male Population
1,254
Female Population
1,102
Sex Ratio
878.79
Average Household Size
5.18
SC Population
1,503
SC Male Population
795
SC Female Population
708
SC Population Share
63.79
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sham Nagar (223) list 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sham Nagar (223). Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sham Nagar (223) include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
52 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sham Nagar (223) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sham Nagar (223) include cooperative bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sham Nagar (223) is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sham Nagar (223) show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Rice and Maize, net sown area is 412 hectares and irrigated land is 412 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Third
Maize
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
54.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
412.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
412.0
Canals Area In Hectares
360 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False
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 Sham Nagar (223)
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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
400
Banks in Matched Records
35
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
282
70%
CRM
109
27%
CDM
4
1%
Electronic Kiosk
5
1.2%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
100
25%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
55
14%
Punjab National Bank
51
13%
ICICI Bank Limited
37
9.2%
Bank of India
20
5%
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.
And Bank of Baroda, Katra Khazana, Amritsar, Punjab 143001 7 9, Inner Circular Road Inside Lahori Gate, Near Sbi, Amrit…
Bank of Baroda
ATM
143001
Amritsar
Amritsar -I
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part)
Pratapnagar, Amritsar, 143001 Plot Number 1, G. T. Road, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001
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 Sham Nagar (223) village located?
Sham Nagar (223) is in Amritsar -I Sub-district of Amritsar district in Punjab, India.
Which district is Sham Nagar (223) village in?
Sham Nagar (223) village is in Amritsar district.
Which state is Sham Nagar (223) village in?
Sham Nagar (223) village is in Punjab.
Which sub-district is Sham Nagar (223) under?
Sham Nagar (223) comes under Amritsar -I Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sham Nagar (223)?
The Census village code of Sham Nagar (223) is 037468.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sham Nagar (223) under?
Sham Nagar (223) is listed under SHAM NAGAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Majitha.
What is the population of Sham Nagar (223) village?
The village record lists 2,356 people and 455 households for Sham Nagar (223).
How many households are in Sham Nagar (223) village?
The village record lists 455 households for Sham Nagar (223).
What is the male and female population of Sham Nagar (223)?
The record lists 1,254 male residents and 1,102 female residents for Sham Nagar (223).
What is the sex ratio of Sham Nagar (223) village?
The sex ratio of Sham Nagar (223) is 878.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sham Nagar (223) village?
The reported geographical area of Sham Nagar (223) is 471 hectares.
What is the population density of Sham Nagar (223) village?
The approximate population density of Sham Nagar (223) is 500.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sham Nagar (223)?
The nearest town listed for Sham Nagar (223) is Majitha, about b km away.
How far is Sham Nagar (223) from the district headquarters?
Sham Nagar (223) is about 27 km from Amritsar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sham Nagar (223) from the sub-district headquarters?
Sham Nagar (223) is about 27 km from Amritsar -I, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sham Nagar (223)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Sham Nagar (223).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sham Nagar (223)?
For Sham Nagar (223), reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Rice and Maize, net sown area is 412 hectares and irrigated land is 412 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sham Nagar (223)?
The page shows 400 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sham Nagar (223). These records include 35 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.