Saltari village, Bilasipara Pt block | Pincode 783345

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Saltari is a village in Bilasipara Pt mandal, Dhubri district, Assam, with a population of 1,264 across 287 households. The village has a literacy rate of 45.4% and is identified by PIN code 783345.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Manjula Thakuria

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LGD code: 281186
Pincode: 783345
Post office: Fakiragram
Population: 1,264
Households: 287
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 692
Distance to district centre: 76 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 5 km
Distance to Kolkata: 528 km
Nearest railway station: Guwahati · <1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Nazma Memorial Masum Eye Care · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Saltari compares

By population, Saltari ranks #81 of 215 villages in Bilasipara Pt mandal.

Literacy rate

45.4%

+0.3% vs mandal average

Saltari: 45.4%
Bilasipara Pt mandal: 45.1%
Dhubri district: 47.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

898

−54 vs mandal average

Saltari: 898
Bilasipara Pt mandal: 952

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.3 vs mandal average

Saltari: 4.4
Bilasipara Pt mandal: 4.7

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

Saltari at a glance

Saltari is a village of 1,264 people in 287 households (Census 2011) in Bilasipara Pt block, Dhubri district, Assam, the 81st-largest of 215 villages in Bilasipara Pt block. Literacy is 45%, about the same as the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 898 women per 1,000 men. It lies 76 km from the Dhubri district centre, under 1 km from Guwahati railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 783345, served by Fakiragram post office; the LGD village code is 281186. The nearest hospital or health centre is Nazma Memorial Masum Eye Care, <1 km away. The sarpanch is Manjula Thakuria, and the village votes in Gauhati East assembly constituency, represented by MLA Siddhartha Bhattacharya. The population is estimated at 1,490 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Saltari · this village	1,264	45%	—
Ambari · Srijangram	2,715	50%	0 km N
Ambari · Balijana	4,108	58%	0 km N
Ambari · Baska	96	72%	0 km N
Kalbari · Mayong	1,008	73%	0 km N
Kaimari · Bilasipara Pt	1,365	50%	0 km N
Ambari · Barpeta	553	56%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Saltari

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 2
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Sapatgram (TC)
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 52
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): 139 SALTARI
Total area (ha): 254.06
Irrigated area (ha): 107.58
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Saltari

LGD code: 281186
Pincode: 783345
Post office: Fakiragram
Population (Census 2011): 1,264
Population (projected 2026): 1,490
Households: 287
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 898
Literacy rate: 45.4%
Coordinates: 26.18457°N, 91.75398°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Gauhati
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gauhati East
Member of Parliament: Bijuli Kalita Medhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Siddhartha Bhattacharya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Manjula Thakuria
Block / Mandal: Bilasipara Pt

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 Dhubri district level

Then & Now

Saltari — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,264

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,490

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

287

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

338

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: 1,264Census 2011
Households: 287Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3382026 projection
Active job cards: 1,99,381MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,984MGNREGA · 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: 914NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 69.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 92.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 61.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 69.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.2%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 · Dhubri district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhubri district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhubri 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Saltari

Mandal centre

Bilasipara Pt · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhubri · ≈ 76 km

≈ 2 h 37 min by car · 3 h 6 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)5 kmcapital
Kolkata528 km
Delhi1460 km
Hyderabad1681 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGuwahati<1 km
Bus stopAmbari<1 km
Hospital / PHCNazma Memorial Masum Eye Care<1 km
ATM / bankBANK OF MAHARASHTRA<1 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil<1 km
Collegetyagbir hem barua shisu seva mandir<1 km
Police stationLatasil Police Station<1 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Saltari

5 Temples, 3 Mosques mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Ugro Tara TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Ugratara templeTemple<1 km ↗
🕌islampur masjid and madrassaMosque<1 km ↗
🕌Paltan MasjidMosque<1 km ↗
🕌Islampur majid,guwahati clubMosque<1 km ↗
🛕Shree Shree Jagannath MandirTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Shree Shivaya NamastubhayaTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Nepali MandirTemple<1 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Saltari

10 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🧒St Thoma Pre Primary SchoolAnganwadi<1 km ↗
🏫Kamrup AcademySchool<1 km ↗
🏫St Mary's SchoolSchool<1 km ↗
🎓D.A.V. High SchoolHigh school<1 km ↗
🧒Jingle BellsAnganwadi<1 km ↗
🎓tyagbir hem barua shisu seva mandirCollege<1 km ↗
🏫Latsil Primary SchoolSchool<1 km ↗
🏫Marnik Ch. Barua SchoolSchool<1 km ↗
🎓Bengali Higher Secondary SchoolHigh school<1 km ↗
🎓Uzanbazar Government Girls' High SchoolHigh school<1 km ↗

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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
The Better India2 days ago
Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam
India Today NE2 days ago
Army, Assam Rifles and NDRF conduct flood management drills ahead of monsoon
DD News2 days ago
Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
The Times of India3 days ago
How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
IBEF3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Saltari

What is the pincode of Saltari?

The pincode of Saltari, Bilasipara Pt block, Dhubri district, Assam is 783345. The post office is Fakiragram.

Which post office delivers to Saltari?

Mail for Saltari is delivered through Fakiragram post office, pincode 783345, in Bilasipara Pt block, Dhubri district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Saltari located?

Saltari is a village in Bilasipara Pt block of Dhubri district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Saltari as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Saltari village has a population of 1,264 across 287 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Saltari?

The current sarpanch of Saltari gram panchayat is Manjula Thakuria.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Saltari in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Saltari in?

Saltari falls under the Gauhati East assembly constituency (AC #53) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Saltari?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Saltari village is 45.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Saltari?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Saltari village is 898 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Saltari?

12 schemes currently match residents of Saltari, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Saltari from Dhubri district centre?

Saltari is approximately 76 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhubri district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Saltari?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Saltari village is 281186.

How big is Saltari compared to other villages in Bilasipara Pt block?

Saltari ranks 81 of 215 villages in Bilasipara Pt block by Census 2011 population (1,264 residents).

How far is Saltari from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Saltari is about 5 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 6 km.

How far is Saltari from Kolkata?

Saltari is about 528 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 687 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Saltari?

Guwahati is the nearest railway station to Saltari, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Saltari?

Ambari is the nearest bus stop to Saltari, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Saltari?

Nazma Memorial Masum Eye Care is the nearest hospital or health centre to Saltari, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Saltari?

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA is the nearest ATM or bank to Saltari, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Saltari?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Saltari, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Who is the MLA of Saltari?

Saltari falls under Gauhati East assembly constituency (AC 53). The sitting MLA is Siddhartha Bhattacharya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Saltari?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Saltari?

Within 5 km of Saltari: St Thoma Pre Primary School (under 1 km), Kamrup Academy (under 1 km), St Mary's School (under 1 km), D.A.V. High School (under 1 km) and 6 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Saltari in 2026?

Saltari is estimated at 1,490 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,264 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Saltari in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Saltari?

Manjula Thakuria is the sarpanch of Saltari gram panchayat, Bilasipara Pt block. See the sarpanch list of Bilasipara Pt block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)