Kathani village, Laharighat block | Pincode 782127

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sabina Yasmin

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LGD code: 283758
Pincode: 782127
Post office: Lahorighat
Population: 4,744
Households: 912
Literacy rate: 51.3%
Sex ratio: 945 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,827

Census 2011 · in context

How Kathani compares

By population, Kathani ranks #16 of 100 villages in Laharighat mandal.

Literacy rate

51.3%

+6.8% vs mandal average

Kathani: 51.3%
Laharighat mandal: 44.5%
Marigaon district: 56.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

945

−11 vs mandal average

Kathani: 945
Laharighat mandal: 956

Household size

people per home

5.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Kathani: 5.2
Laharighat mandal: 5.5

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

Kathani at a glance

Kathani is a village of 4,744 people in 912 households (Census 2011) in Laharighat block, Marigaon district, Assam, the 16th-largest of 100 villages in Laharighat block. Literacy is 51%, 7 points above the block average of 45% and the sex ratio is 945 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 782127, served by Lahorighat post office; the LGD village code is 283758. The sarpanch is Sabina Yasmin, and the village votes in Gauhati East assembly constituency, represented by MLA Siddhartha Bhattacharya. The population is estimated at 5,593 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kathani · this village	4,744	51%	—
Dakhin Chenimari · Laharighat	5,687	51%	—
Kisamguri · Laharighat	911	22%	—
Kaurihagi · Laharighat	874	20%	—
Kashipuri · Laharighat	701	41%	—
Sialmari Gaon · Laharighat	200	34%	—
Garakhia Khuti · Laharighat	162	69%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kathani

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 3
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 6
Middle school: 2
Secondary school: 1
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: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Marigaon (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 27
Distance to district HQ (km): 27
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KATHANI
Total area (ha): 213.38
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 — Kathani

LGD code: 283758
Pincode: 782127
Post office: Lahorighat
Population (Census 2011): 4,744
Population (projected 2026): 5,593
Households: 912
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 945
Literacy rate: 51.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Gauhati
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gauhati East
Member of Parliament: Bijuli Kalita Medhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Siddhartha Bhattacharya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sabina Yasmin
Block / Mandal: Laharighat

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 Marigaon district level

Then & Now

Kathani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,744

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,593

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

912

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,075

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: 4,744Census 2011
Households: 912Census 2011
Literacy rate: 51.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 945 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,5932026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,0752026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,44,62,128ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Marigaon district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Marigaon district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Marigaon 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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September 2026

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Assam Police march in Mukroh raises border security concerns: Dorbar Shnong

Reported by Syllad.

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Sep

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Assam's FM Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasises on agarwood growth; agricultural financing

Reported by The New Indian Express.

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Sep

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Assam Rifles conducts medical camp at Tsiepama Village

Reported by Nagaland Post.

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News from Marigaon & Assam

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Assam Police march in Mukroh raises border security concerns: Dorbar Shnong
Syllad10h ago
Assam's FM Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasises on agarwood growth; agricultural financing
The New Indian Express17h ago
Assam Rifles conducts medical camp at Tsiepama Village
Nagaland Post21h ago
Assam finance minister Jayanta Mallabaruah calls for region-specific agricultural financing
India Today NEyesterday
Assam EVM PIL: Gauhati HC to hear chip, source code & Japan link claims on Nov 4
The Assam Tribuneyesterday
Assam FM pitches region-specific financing for agricultural transformation, highlights state's agarwood potential, institutional credit
ANI Newsyesterday

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People often ask about Kathani

What is the pincode of Kathani?

The pincode of Kathani, Laharighat block, Marigaon district, Assam is 782127. The post office is Lahorighat.

Which post office delivers to Kathani?

Mail for Kathani is delivered through Lahorighat post office, pincode 782127, in Laharighat block, Marigaon district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kathani located?

Kathani is a village in Laharighat block of Marigaon district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Kathani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kathani village has a population of 4,744 across 912 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kathani?

The current sarpanch of Kathani gram panchayat is Sabina Yasmin.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kathani in?

Kathani falls under the Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kathani in?

Kathani falls under the Gauhati East assembly constituency (AC #53) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Kathani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kathani village is 51.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Kathani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kathani village is 945 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kathani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kathani, 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 Kathani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kathani village is 283758.

How big is Kathani compared to other villages in Laharighat block?

Kathani ranks 16 of 100 villages in Laharighat block by Census 2011 population (4,744 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kathani?

Kathani falls under Gauhati East assembly constituency (AC 53). The sitting MLA is Siddhartha Bhattacharya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kathani?

Kathani is in Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bijuli Kalita Medhi (BJP).

What is the population of Kathani in 2026?

Kathani is estimated at 5,593 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,744 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kathani in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kathani?

Sabina Yasmin is the sarpanch of Kathani gram panchayat, Laharighat block. See the sarpanch list of Laharighat 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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