Indian Village Directory
Sham Nagar (223) Village
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.
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Quick answer: 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
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
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.
CD BlockMajitha
Gram PanchayatSHAM NAGAR
- 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 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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 peopleCalculated 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
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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.
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
- 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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited |
ATM |
143001 |
Amritsar |
Amritsar -I |
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part) |
Dist-Amritsar, Upper Ground Floor-2, Eminent Mall, Plot No-10, Mall Road, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
143001 |
Amritsar |
Amritsar -I |
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part) |
Amritsar 143001, Punjab Pathania Building, Opposite Post Office, G T Road, Chheharata, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001 |
| Bank of Baroda |
ATM |
143001 |
Amritsar |
Amritsar -I |
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part) |
New Amritsar, Amritsar Scf 41 B-Block, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
143001 |
Amritsar |
Amritsar -I |
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part) |
Batala Road, Amritsar Main Jawahar Nagar Chowk, Opposite Braight Day Public School, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
143001 |
Amritsar |
Amritsar -I |
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part) |
Gatemajitha Road Amritsar Axis Bank ATM Opp Power Colony Gate Shop No 8 Opp Power Colony, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001 |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
143001 |
Amritsar |
Amritsar -I |
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part) |
Road Near Durgian Temple Amritsar 143001 Punjab Shaheed Harbans Lal Khanna Satkar Samarak Simiti Khanna Samark Jiwan Si… |
| Axis Bank Limited |
ATM |
143001 |
Amritsar |
Amritsar -I |
Amritsar (M Corp. + Og) (Part) |
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.