South Salmara

South Salmara is a Town and Subdivision in Dhubri District of Assam. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of South Salmara Block (CD) is 02011. The total area of South Salmara Subdivision is 424 km². South Salmara has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in South Salmara Subdivision

South Salmara Subdivision has a total of 200 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in South Salmara Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of South Salmara Subdivision

The population profile of South Salmara Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of South Salmara Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 2,49,508 people. Includes nearly 1,27,195 males and 1,22,313 females. Rural population is about 2,49,508 people.
• There are around 58,047 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 29,123 boys and 28,924 girls.
• Literate population is about 99,103 people. Non-literate population is around 1,50,405 people.
• There are nearly 51,962 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in South Salmara Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in South Salmara Subdivision is approximately 2,606 people, including 1,329 males and 1,277 females. Around 2,606 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in South Salmara Subdivision is about 5 people, including 3 males and 2 females. Around 5 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 589 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 589 people per sq. km.