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Juri Saikia

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LGD code: 283437
Pincode: 782411
Population: 475
Households: 68
Literacy rate: 56%
Sex ratio: 1004 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 252

Census 2011 · in context

How Chanaka compares

By population, Chanaka ranks #134 of 183 villages in Mayong mandal.

Literacy rate

56.0%

+2.2% vs mandal average

Chanaka: 56.0%
Mayong mandal: 53.8%
Marigaon district: 56.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,004

+44 vs mandal average

Chanaka: 1,004
Mayong mandal: 960

Household size

people per home

7.0

+1.7 vs mandal average

Chanaka: 7.0
Mayong mandal: 5.3

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

Key facts — Chanaka

LGD code: 283437
Pincode: 782411
Population (Census 2011): 475
Population (projected 2026): 560
Households: 68
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1004
Literacy rate: 56.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Gauhati
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gauhati East
Member of Parliament: Bijuli Kalita Medhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Siddhartha Bhattacharya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Juri Saikia
Block / Mandal: Mayong

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

Chanaka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

475

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

560

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

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: 475Census 2011
Households: 68Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1004 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5602026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 80

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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What is the pincode of Chanaka?

The pincode of Chanaka, Mayong mandal, Marigaon district, Assam is 782411.

In which district is Chanaka located?

Chanaka is a village in Mayong mandal of Marigaon district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Chanaka as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chanaka village has a population of 475 across 68 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chanaka?

The current sarpanch of Chanaka gram panchayat is Juri Saikia.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chanaka in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chanaka in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Chanaka?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chanaka village is 56.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Chanaka?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chanaka village is 1004 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chanaka?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chanaka, 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 Chanaka?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chanaka village is 283437.

How big is Chanaka compared to other villages in Mayong mandal?

Chanaka ranks 134 of 183 villages in Mayong mandal by Census 2011 population (475 residents).

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Chanaka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Chanaka?

In which district is Chanaka located?

What is the population of Chanaka as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chanaka?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chanaka in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chanaka in?

What is the literacy rate in Chanaka?

What is the sex ratio in Chanaka?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chanaka?

What is the LGD code of Chanaka?

How big is Chanaka compared to other villages in Mayong mandal?

Chanaka on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Chanaka

What is the pincode of Chanaka?

In which district is Chanaka located?

What is the population of Chanaka as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Chanaka?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chanaka in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chanaka in?

What is the literacy rate in Chanaka?

What is the sex ratio in Chanaka?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chanaka?

What is the LGD code of Chanaka?

How big is Chanaka compared to other villages in Mayong mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Chanaka — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Assam CM reviews arrangements for swearing-in ceremony of NDA 3.0 government

Assam govt swearing-in on May 12; PM Modi, Amit Shah to attend: Dilip Saikia

Assam BJP government to take oath on May 12 in Guwahati with PM Modi, Amit Shah in attendance

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