Tekona village, Lakhipur block | Pincode 783132

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Shajahan Ali

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LGD code: 281834
Pincode: 783132
Post office: Jaleswar
Population: 1,722
Households: 320
Literacy rate: 38.8%
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 404

Census 2011 · in context

How Tekona compares

By population, Tekona ranks #51 of 267 villages in Lakhipur mandal.

Literacy rate

38.8%

−5.7% vs mandal average

Tekona: 38.8%
Lakhipur mandal: 44.5%
Goalpara district: 55.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

986

+33 vs mandal average

Tekona: 986
Lakhipur mandal: 953

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.2 vs mandal average

Tekona: 5.4
Lakhipur mandal: 5.2

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

Tekona at a glance

Tekona is a village of 1,722 people in 320 households (Census 2011) in Lakhipur block, Goalpara district, Assam, the 51st-largest of 267 villages in Lakhipur block. Literacy is 39%, 6 points below the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 986 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 783132, served by Jaleswar post office; the LGD village code is 281834. The sarpanch is Shajahan Ali, and the village votes in Mangaldoi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basanta Das. The population is estimated at 2,030 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Tekona · this village	1,722	39%	—
Katarihara · Lakhipur	5,290	40%	—
Damribhasa · Lakhipur	2,976	41%	—
Ghugudoba · Lakhipur	2,472	45%	—
Basmura · Lakhipur	2,046	40%	—
Baroudmari · Lakhipur	851	57%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tekona

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: No
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): 11
Distance to district HQ (km): 59
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 59
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KATARIHARA
Total area (ha): 129.33
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Tekona

LGD code: 281834
Pincode: 783132
Post office: Jaleswar
Population (Census 2011): 1,722
Population (projected 2026): 2,030
Households: 320
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 986
Literacy rate: 38.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Member of Parliament: Dilip Saikia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basanta Das
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Shajahan Ali
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

Tekona — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,722

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,030

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

320

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

377

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: 1,722Census 2011
Households: 320Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 986 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0302026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3772026 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.

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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

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Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam

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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam
AgroSpectrum India20h ago
This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon
The Better Indiayesterday
Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam
India Today NEyesterday
Army, Assam Rifles and NDRF conduct flood management drills ahead of monsoon
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Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
The Times of India2 days ago
How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
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Quick answers

People often ask about Tekona

What is the pincode of Tekona?

The pincode of Tekona, Lakhipur block, Goalpara district, Assam is 783132. The post office is Jaleswar.

Which post office delivers to Tekona?

Mail for Tekona is delivered through Jaleswar post office, pincode 783132, in Lakhipur block, Goalpara district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Tekona located?

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

What is the population of Tekona as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tekona village has a population of 1,722 across 320 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tekona?

The current sarpanch of Tekona gram panchayat is Shajahan Ali.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tekona in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tekona in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Tekona?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tekona village is 38.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Tekona?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tekona village is 986 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tekona?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tekona, 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 Tekona?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tekona village is 281834.

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

Tekona ranks 51 of 267 villages in Lakhipur block by Census 2011 population (1,722 residents).

Who is the MLA of Tekona?

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

Who is the MP for Tekona?

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

What is the population of Tekona in 2026?

Tekona is estimated at 2,030 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,722 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tekona in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Tekona?

Shajahan Ali is the sarpanch of Tekona 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
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