Salmara (सलमरा) — Azamnagar, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225172
Pincode: 855113
Population: 1,793
Households: 337
Literacy rate: 54.7%
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 478

Census 2011 · in context

How Salmara compares

By population, Salmara ranks #67 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

54.7%

+16.5% vs mandal average

Salmara: 54.7%
Azamnagar mandal: 38.2%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

889

−31 vs mandal average

Salmara: 889
Azamnagar mandal: 920

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.7 vs mandal average

Salmara: 5.3
Azamnagar mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Salmara

LGD code: 225172
Pincode: 855113
Population (Census 2011): 1,793
Population (projected 2026): 2,114
Households: 337
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 889
Literacy rate: 54.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Katihar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Katihar
Member of Parliament: Tariq Anwar
Member of Legislative Assembly: Tarkishore Prasad
Block / Mandal: Azamnagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Salmara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,793

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,114

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

337

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

397

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,793Census 2011
Households: 337Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 889 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,1142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 397

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Salmara?

The pincode of Salmara, Azamnagar mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 855113.

In which district is Salmara located?

Salmara is a village in Azamnagar mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Salmara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Salmara village has a population of 1,793 across 337 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salmara in?

Salmara falls under the Katihar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Salmara in?

Salmara falls under the Katihar assembly constituency (AC #63) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Salmara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Salmara village is 54.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Salmara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Salmara village is 889 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Salmara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Salmara, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Salmara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Salmara village is 225172.

How big is Salmara compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Salmara ranks 67 of 234 villages in Azamnagar mandal by Census 2011 population (1,793 residents).

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What is the pincode of Salmara?

In which district is Salmara located?

What is the population of Salmara as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salmara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Salmara in?

What is the literacy rate in Salmara?

What is the sex ratio in Salmara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Salmara?

What is the LGD code of Salmara?

How big is Salmara compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Salmara on the mapसलमरा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Salmara

What is the pincode of Salmara?

In which district is Salmara located?

What is the population of Salmara as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salmara in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Salmara in?

What is the literacy rate in Salmara?

What is the sex ratio in Salmara?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Salmara?

What is the LGD code of Salmara?

How big is Salmara compared to other villages in Azamnagar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Salmara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Salmara

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