All Information About South Salmara Subdistrict
Detailed information about South Salmara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
South Salmara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the South Salmara Mancachar District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | South Salmara - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2011 |
| District | South Salmara Mancachar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2011 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 8 |
| Number of Villages | 38 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dhubri (Code: 205) |
| Assembly Constituency | Salmara South (Code: 1745) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Salmara South | Wazed Ali Choudhury ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of South Salmara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
249,508
M: 127,195
F: 122,313 |
| Rural |
249,508
M: 127,195
F: 122,313 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 51,962
Population Distribution
Total: 249,508 (Male: 127,195, Female: 122,313)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 58,047 (Male: 29,123, Female: 28,924)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 2,606 (Male: 1,329, Female: 1,277)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5 (Male: 3, Female: 2)
Literate Population
Total: 99,103 (Male: 55,433, Female: 43,670)
Illiterate Population
Total: 150,405 (Male: 71,762, Female: 78,643)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 74,900 (Male: 61,463, Female: 13,437)
Main Workers
Total: 55,431 (Male: 50,289, Female: 5,142)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,469 (Male: 11,174, Female: 8,295)
Non-Workers
Total: 174,608 (Male: 65,732, Female: 108,876)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,029 (Male: 22,256, Female: 773)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,253 (Male: 7,392, Female: 861)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,945 (Male: 1,360, Female: 585)
- Other Workers: 22,204 (Male: 19,281, Female: 2,923)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,234 (Male: 1,353, Female: 881)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,711 (Male: 3,841, Female: 1,870)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,729 (Male: 611, Female: 1,118)
- Other Workers: 9,795 (Male: 5,369, Female: 4,426)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of South Salmara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
249,508
M: 127,195
F: 122,313 |
| Rural |
249,508
M: 127,195
F: 122,313 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 51,962
Population Distribution
Total: 249,508 (Male: 127,195, Female: 122,313)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 58,047 (Male: 29,123, Female: 28,924)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 2,606 (Male: 1,329, Female: 1,277)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5 (Male: 3, Female: 2)
Literate Population
Total: 99,103 (Male: 55,433, Female: 43,670)
Illiterate Population
Total: 150,405 (Male: 71,762, Female: 78,643)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 74,900 (Male: 61,463, Female: 13,437)
Main Workers
Total: 55,431 (Male: 50,289, Female: 5,142)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,469 (Male: 11,174, Female: 8,295)
Non-Workers
Total: 174,608 (Male: 65,732, Female: 108,876)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,029 (Male: 22,256, Female: 773)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,253 (Male: 7,392, Female: 861)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,945 (Male: 1,360, Female: 585)
- Other Workers: 22,204 (Male: 19,281, Female: 2,923)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,234 (Male: 1,353, Female: 881)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,711 (Male: 3,841, Female: 1,870)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,729 (Male: 611, Female: 1,118)
- Other Workers: 9,795 (Male: 5,369, Female: 4,426)
Grampanchayat List of South Salmara Tehsil/Taluka
South Salmara Tehsil comprises 8 Gram Panchayats and 38 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within South Salmara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Salmara
South Salmara is located in the South Salmara Mancachar District of Assam State, India.
South Salmara Tehsil has 38 villages.
South Salmara has a total of 8 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of South Salmara is 249,508.
In South Salmara, there are 127,195 males and 122,313 females.
There are 58,047 children in South Salmara, comprising 29,123 males and 28,924 females.
In South Salmara, the literate population is 99,103 (55,433 males and 43,670 females). The illiterate population is 150,405 (71,762 males and 78,643 females).