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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Priyanka deb

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LGD code: 299128
Pincode: 788115
Population: 78
Households: 14
Literacy rate: 71.8%
Sex ratio: 773 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 49

Census 2011 · in context

How Newzer compares

By population, Newzer ranks #206 of 222 villages in Katigora mandal.

Literacy rate

71.8%

+6.0% vs mandal average

Newzer: 71.8%
Katigora mandal: 65.8%
Cachar district: 67.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

773

−170 vs mandal average

Newzer: 773
Katigora mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

5.6

+1.0 vs mandal average

Newzer: 5.6
Katigora mandal: 4.6

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

Key facts — Newzer

LGD code: 299128
Pincode: 788115
Population (Census 2011): 78
Population (projected 2026): 92
Households: 14
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 773
Literacy rate: 71.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Silchar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Barkhola
Member of Parliament: Parimal Suklabaidya
Member of Legislative Assembly: Misbahul Islam Laskar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Priyanka deb
Block / Mandal: Katigora
Nearest PHC: BPHC,Sonai (22.0 km)
Nearest post office: Baskandi Post Office (20.4 km)
Nearest bank: Assam Gramin Vikash Bank (20.3 km)
Nearest railway station: Damchara (17.3 km)

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 Cachar district level

Then & Now

Newzer — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+21.4%

Households · 2026

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: 78Census 2011
Households: 14Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 773 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 922026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 17

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 · Cachar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Cachar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Cachar 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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Centred on Katigora mandal

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18 places mapped

Shop· 13
Railway· 1
Bank· 1
Post office· 1
PHC· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
BPHC,Sonai
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Hospital
Thaligram Hospital
📍 23.4 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Newzer?

The pincode of Newzer, Katigora mandal, Cachar district, Assam is 788115.

In which district is Newzer located?

Newzer is a village in Katigora mandal of Cachar district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Newzer as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Newzer village has a population of 78 across 14 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Newzer?

The current sarpanch of Newzer gram panchayat is Priyanka deb.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Newzer in?

Newzer falls under the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Newzer in?

Newzer falls under the Barkhola assembly constituency (AC #14) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Newzer?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Newzer village is 71.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Newzer?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Newzer village is 773 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Newzer?

The nearest health facility to Newzer is BPHC,Sonai (~22.0 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Newzer?

The nearest railway station to Newzer is Damchara (~17.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Newzer?

12 schemes currently match residents of Newzer, 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 Newzer?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Newzer village is 299128.

How big is Newzer compared to other villages in Katigora mandal?

Newzer ranks 206 of 222 villages in Katigora mandal by Census 2011 population (78 residents).

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

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Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

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What is the pincode of Newzer?

In which district is Newzer located?

What is the population of Newzer as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Newzer?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Newzer in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Newzer in?

What is the literacy rate in Newzer?

What is the sex ratio in Newzer?

What is the nearest health centre to Newzer?

What is the nearest railway station to Newzer?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Newzer?

What is the LGD code of Newzer?

How big is Newzer compared to other villages in Katigora mandal?

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4-Year-Old Child Dies After Collapsing in Classroom During Tiffin Break in Assam’s Cachar

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