Goshanibar village, Bokakhat block | Pincode 785612

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DIGANTA BORAH

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LGD code: 294184
Pincode: 785612
Post office: Bokakhat
Population: 1,069
Households: 229
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 494

Census 2011 · in context

How Goshanibar compares

By population, Goshanibar ranks #57 of 115 villages in Bokakhat mandal.

Literacy rate

59.7%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Goshanibar: 59.7%
Bokakhat mandal: 59.1%
Golaghat district: 67.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

895

−70 vs mandal average

Goshanibar: 895
Bokakhat mandal: 965

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.1 vs mandal average

Goshanibar: 4.7
Bokakhat mandal: 4.8

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

Goshanibar at a glance

Goshanibar is a village of 1,069 people in 229 households (Census 2011) in Bokakhat block, Golaghat district, Assam, the 57th-largest of 115 villages in Bokakhat block. Literacy is 60%, about the same as the block average of 59% and the sex ratio is 895 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 785612, served by Bokakhat post office; the LGD village code is 294184. The sarpanch is DIGANTA BORAH, and the village votes in Bokakhat assembly constituency, represented by MLA Atul Bora. The population is estimated at 1,260 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Goshanibar · this village	1,069	60%	—
Geleki Mikir · Bokakhat	1,614	55%	—
Bacha Gaon · Bokakhat	1,401	73%	—
Diring T.E. · Bokakhat	1,155	44%	—
Chepena-Kubua · Bokakhat	714	78%	—
Kakajuri · Bokakhat	706	48%	—
Siljuri · Bokakhat	584	44%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Goshanibar

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 10
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: Yes
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: Bokakhat (TC)
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 62
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MADHYA KAZIRANGA
Total area (ha): 250.41
Irrigated area (ha): 40.79
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Goshanibar

LGD code: 294184
Pincode: 785612
Post office: Bokakhat
Population (Census 2011): 1,069
Population (projected 2026): 1,260
Households: 229
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 895
Literacy rate: 59.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kaliabor
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bokakhat
Member of Parliament: Kamakhya Prasad Tasa
Member of Legislative Assembly: Atul Bora
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DIGANTA BORAH
Block / Mandal: Bokakhat

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 Golaghat district level

Then & Now

Goshanibar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,069

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,260

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

229

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

270

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: 1,069Census 2011
Households: 229Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 895 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2602026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2702026 projection
Active job cards: 1,35,522MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 54,344MGNREGA · 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: 1,145NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.2%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 · Golaghat district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Golaghat district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Golaghat 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 India18h 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
IBEF2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Goshanibar

What is the pincode of Goshanibar?

The pincode of Goshanibar, Bokakhat block, Golaghat district, Assam is 785612. The post office is Bokakhat.

Which post office delivers to Goshanibar?

Mail for Goshanibar is delivered through Bokakhat post office, pincode 785612, in Bokakhat block, Golaghat district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Goshanibar located?

Goshanibar is a village in Bokakhat block of Golaghat district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Goshanibar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Goshanibar village has a population of 1,069 across 229 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Goshanibar?

The current sarpanch of Goshanibar gram panchayat is DIGANTA BORAH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Goshanibar in?

Goshanibar falls under the Kaliabor Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Goshanibar in?

Goshanibar falls under the Bokakhat assembly constituency (AC #93) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Goshanibar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Goshanibar village is 59.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Goshanibar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Goshanibar village is 895 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Goshanibar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Goshanibar, 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 Goshanibar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Goshanibar village is 294184.

How big is Goshanibar compared to other villages in Bokakhat block?

Goshanibar ranks 57 of 115 villages in Bokakhat block by Census 2011 population (1,069 residents).

Who is the MLA of Goshanibar?

Goshanibar falls under Bokakhat assembly constituency (AC 93). The sitting MLA is Atul Bora (AGP).

Who is the MP for Goshanibar?

Goshanibar is in Kaliabor Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kamakhya Prasad Tasa (BJP).

What is the population of Goshanibar in 2026?

Goshanibar is estimated at 1,260 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,069 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Goshanibar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Goshanibar?

DIGANTA BORAH is the sarpanch of Goshanibar gram panchayat, Bokakhat block. See the sarpanch list of Bokakhat 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
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