Salmara village, Goroimari block | Pincode 781137

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LGD code: 302861
Pincode: 781137
Post office: Aggumi
Population: 463
Households: 85
Literacy rate: 28.9%
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 207

Census 2011 · in context

How Salmara compares

By population, Salmara ranks #56 of 78 villages in Goroimari mandal.

Literacy rate

28.9%

−10.2% vs mandal average

Salmara: 28.9%
Goroimari mandal: 39.1%
Kamrup district: 65.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

929

−35 vs mandal average

Salmara: 929
Goroimari mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

5.4

−0.2 vs mandal average

Salmara: 5.4
Goroimari mandal: 5.6

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

Salmara at a glance

Salmara is a village of 463 people in 85 households (Census 2011) in Goroimari block, Kamrup district, Assam, the 56th-largest of 78 villages in Goroimari block. Literacy is 29%, 10 points below the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 929 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 781137, served by Aggumi post office; the LGD village code is 302861. The village votes in Palasbari assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hemanga Thakuria. The population is estimated at 546 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Salmara · this village	463	29%	—
Bezera · North Guwahati	2,434	81%	—
Saraighat Salmara · North Guwahati	1,886	80%	—
Alta · Kamalpur	1,649	79%	—
Khudra Saraighat · Kamalpur	82	89%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Salmara

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GUWAHATI
Distance to nearest town (km): 49
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BATAHIDIA
Total area (ha): 265.9
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Salmara

LGD code: 302861
Pincode: 781137
Post office: Aggumi
Population (Census 2011): 463
Population (projected 2026): 546
Households: 85
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 929
Literacy rate: 28.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Gauhati
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Palasbari
Member of Parliament: Bijuli Kalita Medhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hemanga Thakuria
Block / Mandal: Goroimari

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 Kamrup district level

Then & Now

Salmara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

463

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

546

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

100

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: 463Census 2011
Households: 85Census 2011
Literacy rate: 28.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 929 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5462026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1002026 projection
Active job cards: 1,63,788MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 62,993MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,44,62,128ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 701NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 79.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 68.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kamrup district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kamrup district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kamrup 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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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam

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This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon

Reported by The Better India.

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Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam

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News from Kamrup & Assam

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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam
AgroSpectrum India17h ago
This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon
The Better Indiayesterday
Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam
India Today NEyesterday
Army, Assam Rifles and NDRF conduct flood management drills ahead of monsoon
DD Newsyesterday
Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
The Times of India2 days ago
How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
IBEF2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Salmara

What is the pincode of Salmara?

The pincode of Salmara, Goroimari block, Kamrup district, Assam is 781137. The post office is Aggumi.

Which post office delivers to Salmara?

Mail for Salmara is delivered through Aggumi post office, pincode 781137, in Goroimari block, Kamrup district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Salmara located?

Salmara is a village in Goroimari block of Kamrup district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Salmara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Salmara village has a population of 463 across 85 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salmara in?

Salmara falls under the Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Salmara in?

Salmara falls under the Palasbari assembly constituency (AC #50) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Salmara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Salmara village is 28.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Salmara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Salmara village is 929 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Salmara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Salmara, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, 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 302861.

How big is Salmara compared to other villages in Goroimari block?

Salmara ranks 56 of 78 villages in Goroimari block by Census 2011 population (463 residents).

Who is the MLA of Salmara?

Salmara falls under Palasbari assembly constituency (AC 50). The sitting MLA is Hemanga Thakuria (BJP).

Who is the MP for Salmara?

Salmara is in Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bijuli Kalita Medhi (BJP).

What is the population of Salmara in 2026?

Salmara is estimated at 546 people in 2026, up about 18% from 463 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Salmara in?

Assam falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Salmara in Kamrup district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)