Balaikhamar village, Lakhipur block | Pincode 783129

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Parbati Rabha

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LGD code: 281990
Pincode: 783129
Post office: Lakhipur (Goalpara)
Population: 785
Households: 174
Literacy rate: 54.8%
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 422

Census 2011 · in context

How Balaikhamar compares

By population, Balaikhamar ranks #94 of 267 villages in Lakhipur mandal.

Literacy rate

54.8%

+10.3% vs mandal average

Balaikhamar: 54.8%
Lakhipur mandal: 44.5%
Goalpara district: 55.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

943

−10 vs mandal average

Balaikhamar: 943
Lakhipur mandal: 953

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.7 vs mandal average

Balaikhamar: 4.5
Lakhipur mandal: 5.2

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

Balaikhamar at a glance

Balaikhamar is a village of 785 people in 174 households (Census 2011) in Lakhipur block, Goalpara district, Assam, the 94th-largest of 267 villages in Lakhipur block. Literacy is 55%, 10 points above the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 943 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 783129, served by Lakhipur (Goalpara) post office; the LGD village code is 281990. The sarpanch is Parbati Rabha, and the village votes in Mangaldoi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basanta Das. The population is estimated at 926 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balaikhamar · this village	785	55%	—
Sigri Pt-Ii · Lakhipur	843	65%	—
Besarkona · Lakhipur	778	55%	—
Lambupara · Lakhipur	600	70%	—
Dhamar Bill · Lakhipur	542	35%	—
Sigri Part (I) · Lakhipur	400	61%	—
Dhokapara · Lakhipur	320	76%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balaikhamar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
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: Lakhipur (TC)
Distance to nearest town (km): 4
Distance to district HQ (km): 44
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): PUKHURIPARA
Total area (ha): 121.27
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 117.5

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

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Key facts — Balaikhamar

LGD code: 281990
Pincode: 783129
Post office: Lakhipur (Goalpara)
Population (Census 2011): 785
Population (projected 2026): 926
Households: 174
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 943
Literacy rate: 54.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Member of Parliament: Dilip Saikia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basanta Das
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Parbati Rabha
Block / Mandal: Lakhipur

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 Goalpara district level

Then & Now

Balaikhamar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

785

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

926

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

174

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

205

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: 785Census 2011
Households: 174Census 2011
Literacy rate: 54.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9262026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 2052026 projection
Active job cards: 1,12,261MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 44,112MGNREGA · 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: 1,027NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 74.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 75.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 64.9%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 · Goalpara district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Goalpara district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Goalpara 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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Lead story

September 2026

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Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets

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How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy

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Sep

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Assam Filmmaker Rima Das’ ‘Village Rockstars 2’ to Release Nationwide on September 25

Reported by Northeast Today.

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News from Goalpara & Assam

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Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
The Times of India12h ago
How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
IBEF15h ago
Assam Filmmaker Rima Das’ ‘Village Rockstars 2’ to Release Nationwide on September 25
Northeast Today16h ago
ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES FREE MEDICAL CAMP AT AMAHATORE VILLAGE
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People often ask about Balaikhamar

What is the pincode of Balaikhamar?

The pincode of Balaikhamar, Lakhipur block, Goalpara district, Assam is 783129. The post office is Lakhipur (Goalpara).

Which post office delivers to Balaikhamar?

Mail for Balaikhamar is delivered through Lakhipur (Goalpara) post office, pincode 783129, in Lakhipur block, Goalpara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balaikhamar located?

Balaikhamar is a village in Lakhipur block of Goalpara district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Balaikhamar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balaikhamar village has a population of 785 across 174 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balaikhamar?

The current sarpanch of Balaikhamar gram panchayat is Parbati Rabha.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balaikhamar in?

Balaikhamar falls under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balaikhamar in?

Balaikhamar falls under the Mangaldoi assembly constituency (AC #67) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Balaikhamar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balaikhamar village is 54.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Balaikhamar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balaikhamar village is 943 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balaikhamar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Balaikhamar, 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 Balaikhamar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balaikhamar village is 281990.

How big is Balaikhamar compared to other villages in Lakhipur block?

Balaikhamar ranks 94 of 267 villages in Lakhipur block by Census 2011 population (785 residents).

Who is the MLA of Balaikhamar?

Balaikhamar falls under Mangaldoi assembly constituency (AC 67). The sitting MLA is Basanta Das (INC).

Who is the MP for Balaikhamar?

Balaikhamar is in Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dilip Saikia (BJP).

What is the population of Balaikhamar in 2026?

Balaikhamar is estimated at 926 people in 2026, up about 18% from 785 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balaikhamar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balaikhamar?

Parbati Rabha is the sarpanch of Balaikhamar gram panchayat, Lakhipur block. See the sarpanch list of Lakhipur 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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