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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Pinky Rani Das

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LGD code: 299209
Pincode: 788026
Population: 1,734
Households: 408
Literacy rate: 85.6%
Sex ratio: 1012 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 442

Census 2011 · in context

How Masughat compares

By population, Masughat ranks #86 of 246 villages in Silchar mandal.

Literacy rate

85.6%

+20.0% vs mandal average

Masughat: 85.6%
Silchar mandal: 65.6%
Cachar district: 67.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,012

+69 vs mandal average

Masughat: 1,012
Silchar mandal: 943

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.2 vs mandal average

Masughat: 4.3
Silchar mandal: 4.5

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

Key facts — Masughat

LGD code: 299209
Pincode: 788026
Population (Census 2011): 1,734
Population (projected 2026): 2,044
Households: 408
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1012
Literacy rate: 85.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Karimganj
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Algapur
Member of Parliament: Kripanath Mallah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Nijam Uddin Choudhury
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Pinky Rani Das
Block / Mandal: Silchar

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

Masughat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,734

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,044

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

408

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

481

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: 1,734Census 2011
Households: 408Census 2011
Literacy rate: 85.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1012 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0442026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 481

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.

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What is the pincode of Masughat?

The pincode of Masughat, Silchar mandal, Cachar district, Assam is 788026.

In which district is Masughat located?

Masughat is a village in Silchar mandal of Cachar district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Masughat as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Masughat village has a population of 1,734 across 408 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Masughat?

The current sarpanch of Masughat gram panchayat is Pinky Rani Das.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masughat in?

Masughat falls under the Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masughat in?

Masughat falls under the Algapur assembly constituency (AC #8) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Masughat?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Masughat village is 85.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Masughat?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Masughat village is 1012 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masughat?

12 schemes currently match residents of Masughat, 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 Masughat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Masughat village is 299209.

How big is Masughat compared to other villages in Silchar mandal?

Masughat ranks 86 of 246 villages in Silchar mandal by Census 2011 population (1,734 residents).

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How Masughat compares

Key facts — Masughat

Population, education, health & sanitation

Masughat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

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

Manipur Couple Caught With Arms and Ammunition in Assam’s Cachar

Assam Police jawan shot at during Cachar anti-drug operation

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People often ask about Masughat

What is the pincode of Masughat?

In which district is Masughat located?

What is the population of Masughat as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Masughat?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masughat in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masughat in?

What is the literacy rate in Masughat?

What is the sex ratio in Masughat?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masughat?

What is the LGD code of Masughat?

How big is Masughat compared to other villages in Silchar mandal?

Masughat on the map

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 Masughat

What is the pincode of Masughat?

In which district is Masughat located?

What is the population of Masughat as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Masughat?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Masughat in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Masughat in?

What is the literacy rate in Masughat?

What is the sex ratio in Masughat?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Masughat?

What is the LGD code of Masughat?

How big is Masughat compared to other villages in Silchar mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Masughat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

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

Manipur Couple Caught With Arms and Ammunition in Assam’s Cachar

Assam Police jawan shot at during Cachar anti-drug operation

Notable persons of Masughat

Open jobs in Masughat