Shamthan

Shamthan is a village located in Bandipora tehsil of Bandipore district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from Bandipore, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Shamthan village.

Shamthan has its own place in the vibrant Bandipore region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shamthan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shamthan is 002734. The village spans a total geographical area of 33.6 hectares. Bandipora is nearest town to Shamthan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Shamthan

Below is a concise population overview of Shamthan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 228 121 107
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 57 38 19
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 53 27 26
Literate Population 56 31 25
Illiterate Population 172 90 82

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shamthan village:

  • The total population of Shamthan village is around 228, including approximately 121 males and 107 females, with a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 57 children aged 0–6 years in Shamthan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shamthan village has 53 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Shamthan village is about 24.56%, with male literacy at 25.62% and female literacy at 23.36%.
  • There are around 33 households in Shamthan village.

Connectivity of Shamthan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shamthan. As per the 2011 stats, Shamthan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shamthan

Knowing the nearby villages of Shamthan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shamthan.

Bana Koot Nagin Pora Rangin Pora Laldiad Pora Khurshi Pora Anayat Pora Chak Rashi Pora Ahmi Sharief Soner Wani Mantrigam Khayar

Frequently Asked Questions about Shamthan

Where is Shamthan located?
Shamthan village is situated in Bandipora Tehsil, within the Bandipore district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Shamthan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shamthan is 228, with 121 males and 107 females.
How many households are there in Shamthan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shamthan village has a total of 33 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shamthan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shamthan is 24.56%. The male literacy rate is 25.62%, while the female literacy rate is 23.36%.