Burahara village, Chhaygaon block | Pincode 781124

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LGD code: 302753
Pincode: 781124
Post office: Chhaygaon
Population: 387
Households: 77
Literacy rate: 77.5%
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 234

Census 2011 · in context

How Burahara compares

By population, Burahara ranks #89 of 149 villages in Chhaygaon mandal.

Literacy rate

77.5%

+8.5% vs mandal average

Burahara: 77.5%
Chhaygaon mandal: 69.0%
Kamrup district: 65.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

964

−6 vs mandal average

Burahara: 964
Chhaygaon mandal: 970

Household size

people per home

5.0

+0.2 vs mandal average

Burahara: 5.0
Chhaygaon mandal: 4.8

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

Burahara at a glance

Burahara is a village of 387 people in 77 households (Census 2011) in Chhaygaon block, Kamrup district, Assam, the 89th-largest of 149 villages in Chhaygaon block. Literacy is 78%, 9 points above the block average of 69% and the sex ratio is 964 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 781124, served by Chhaygaon post office; the LGD village code is 302753. The village votes in Kalaigaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durga Das Boro. The population is estimated at 456 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Burahara · this village	387	78%	—
Deosar · Chhaygaon	2,841	50%	—
Birpara · Chhaygaon	2,468	76%	—
Satabari · Chhaygaon	1,929	71%	—
Bahjani · Chhaygaon	1,892	63%	—
Kakarabari · Chhaygaon	1,163	65%	—
Paneri · Chhaygaon	624	73%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Burahara

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): 14
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: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: PALASHBARI
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 75
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): UTTAR PASCHIM BONGAON
Total area (ha): 247.69
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 — Burahara

LGD code: 302753
Pincode: 781124
Post office: Chhaygaon
Population (Census 2011): 387
Population (projected 2026): 456
Households: 77
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 964
Literacy rate: 77.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalaigaon
Member of Parliament: Dilip Saikia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durga Das Boro
Block / Mandal: Chhaygaon
Nearest PHC: State Dispensary, Kalaigaon (2.7 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 Kamrup district level

Then & Now

Burahara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

387

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

456

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 387Census 2011
Households: 77Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 964 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4562026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 912026 projection
Active job cards: 1,63,788MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 62,993MGNREGA · 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: 701NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 79.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 68.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.5%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 · Kamrup district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kamrup district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kamrup 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 Chhaygaon mandal

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Notable places near Burahara · Chhaygaon mandal area

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Education

School
Lokapriya Bordoloi Public School
📍 1.9 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
State Dispensary, Kalaigaon
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Lead story

September 2026

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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

Reported by The Better India.

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

Reported by India Today NE.

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News from Kamrup & Assam

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PepsiCo India inaugurates Rs 778 Crore foods manufacturing plant in Assam
AgroSpectrum Indiayesterday
This Tallest Rainforest Tree In Assam Is Built To Survive the Monsoon
The Better India2 days ago
Royal Bengal tiger trapped in net after entering Naya Gaon village in Assam
India Today NE2 days ago
Army, Assam Rifles and NDRF conduct flood management drills ahead of monsoon
DD News2 days ago
Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
The Times of India3 days ago
How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
IBEF3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Burahara

What is the pincode of Burahara?

The pincode of Burahara, Chhaygaon block, Kamrup district, Assam is 781124. The post office is Chhaygaon.

Which post office delivers to Burahara?

Mail for Burahara is delivered through Chhaygaon post office, pincode 781124, in Chhaygaon block, Kamrup district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Burahara located?

Burahara is a village in Chhaygaon block of Kamrup district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Burahara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Burahara village has a population of 387 across 77 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Burahara in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Burahara in?

Burahara falls under the Kalaigaon assembly constituency (AC #65) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Burahara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Burahara village is 77.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Burahara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Burahara village is 964 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Burahara?

The nearest health facility to Burahara is State Dispensary, Kalaigaon (~2.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Burahara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Burahara, 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 Burahara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Burahara village is 302753.

How big is Burahara compared to other villages in Chhaygaon block?

Burahara ranks 89 of 149 villages in Chhaygaon block by Census 2011 population (387 residents).

Who is the MLA of Burahara?

Burahara falls under Kalaigaon assembly constituency (AC 65). The sitting MLA is Durga Das Boro (Bodoland Peoples Front).

Who is the MP for Burahara?

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

What is the population of Burahara in 2026?

Burahara is estimated at 456 people in 2026, up about 18% from 387 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Burahara in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)