Sham Nagar
About Sham Nagar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sham Nagar village is 037468. Sham Nagar village is located in Amritsar I tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Amritsar -i (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Sham Nagar village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 471 hectares. Sham Nagar has a total population of 2,356 peoples, out of which male population is 1,254 while female population is 1,102. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 878 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sham nagar village is 64.30% out of which 68.02% males and 60.07% females are literate. There are about 455 houses in sham nagar village. Pincode of sham nagar village locality is 143001.
When it comes to administration, Sham Nagar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sham Nagar village comes under Majitha Vidhan Sabha constituency & Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency. Majitha is nearest town to sham nagar village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Sham Nagar
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,356 | 1,254 | 1,102 |
| Literate Population | 1,515 | 853 | 662 |
| Illiterate Population | 841 | 401 | 440 |
Connectivity of Sham Nagar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sham Nagar
Where is Sham Nagar located?
Sham Nagar village is situated in Amritsar I Tehsil, within the Amritsar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sham Nagar?
Sham Nagar serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sham Nagar?
The pincode of Sham Nagar is 143001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sham Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sham Nagar is 2,356, with 1,254 males and 1,102 females.
How many households are there in Sham Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sham Nagar village has a total of 455 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sham Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sham Nagar is 64.30%. The male literacy rate is 68.02%, while the female literacy rate is 60.07%.