Muktiar village, Jonai block | Pincode 787061

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Muktiar is a village in Jonai mandal, Dhemaji district, Assam, located at 27.732°N, 95.055°E. It has a population of 585 in 98 households with a literacy rate of 58.1%. The postal code is 787061.

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Horen Pegu

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LGD code: 289383
Pincode: 787061
Post office: Simen Chapori
Population: 585
Households: 98
Literacy rate: 58.1%
Sex ratio: 1120 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 419
Distance to district centre: 137 km
Distance to mandal centre: 103 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 373 km
Distance to Kolkata: 884 km
Nearest railway station: Laimekuri · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Ramdhan Dikhari Hospital · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Muktiar compares

By population, Muktiar ranks #81 of 388 villages in Jonai mandal.

Literacy rate

58.1%

+7.1% vs mandal average

Muktiar: 58.1%
Jonai mandal: 51.0%
Dhemaji district: 61.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,120

+171 vs mandal average

Muktiar: 1,120
Jonai mandal: 949

Household size

people per home

6.0

−0.1 vs mandal average

Muktiar: 6.0
Jonai mandal: 6.1

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

Muktiar at a glance

Muktiar is a village of 585 people in 98 households (Census 2011) in Jonai block, Dhemaji district, Assam, the 81st-largest of 388 villages in Jonai block. Literacy is 58%, 7 points above the block average of 51% and the sex ratio is 1,120 women per 1,000 men. It lies 137 km from the Dhemaji district centre, 3 km from Laimekuri railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 787061, served by Simen Chapori post office; the LGD village code is 289383. The nearest hospital or health centre is Ramdhan Dikhari Hospital, <1 km away. The sarpanch is Horen Pegu , and the village votes in Lakhimpur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manab Deka. The population is estimated at 690 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Muktiar · this village	585	58%	—
Dikhari · Jonai	1,053	57%	0.7 km S
Koroibari · Jonai	—	—	0.9 km NW
Koroibari · Sarupathar	0	—	0.9 km NW
Koroibari · Rangia	1,144	81%	0.9 km NW
Boikunthapur · Jonai	—	—	2 km N
Laimekuri · Jonai	—	—	2.8 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Muktiar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 99
Power hours (winter): 99
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: 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: Pasighat (NT)
Distance to nearest town (km): 58
Distance to district HQ (km): 75
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): RAMDHAN DIKHRI
Total area (ha): 75
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 — Muktiar

LGD code: 289383
Pincode: 787061
Post office: Simen Chapori
Population (Census 2011): 585
Population (projected 2026): 690
Households: 98
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1120
Literacy rate: 58.1%
Coordinates: 27.73225°N, 95.05497°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Lakhimpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Lakhimpur
Member of Parliament: Pradan Baruah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manab Deka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Horen Pegu
Block / Mandal: Jonai

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 Dhemaji district level

Then & Now

Muktiar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

585

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

690

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

116

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: 585Census 2011
Households: 98Census 2011
Literacy rate: 58.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1120 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6902026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1162026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,967MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 87,559MGNREGA · 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: 1,022NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 81.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 70.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 90.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 62.9%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 · Dhemaji district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhemaji district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhemaji 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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Getting there

How to reach Muktiar

Mandal centre

Jonai · ≈ 103 km

≈ 3 h 31 min by car · 4 h 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dhemaji · ≈ 137 km

≈ 4 h 41 min by car · 5 h 34 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)373 kmcapital
Kolkata884 km
Delhi1750 km
Hyderabad2050 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLaimekuri3 km
Bus stopLaimekuri Bus Stop3 km
Hospital / PHCRamdhan Dikhari Hospital<1 km
ATM / bankAllahabad Bank3 km
Petrol pumpRuksin Petrol Pump21 km
CollegeLaimekuri College Field3 km
Police stationLaimekuri Police Outpost3 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Muktiar

1 Church mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

⛪GirjaChurch2.1 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Muktiar

5 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫L. P. School LottaSchool1.9 km ↗
🏫Tako-Gítung FieldSchool2.8 km ↗
🏫Konéng School FieldSchool2.8 km ↗
🏫J. M. S. FieldSchool2.9 km ↗
🎓Laimekuri College FieldCollege3.1 km ↗

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News from Dhemaji & Assam

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Assam's FM Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasises on agarwood growth; agricultural financing
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Assam Rifles conducts medical camp at Tsiepama Village
Nagaland Post11h ago
Assam finance minister Jayanta Mallabaruah calls for region-specific agricultural financing
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Assam FM pitches region-specific financing for agricultural transformation, highlights state's agarwood potential, institutional credit
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Assam pushes region-specific farm finance to bridge credit gaps for farmers
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Quick answers

People often ask about Muktiar

What is the pincode of Muktiar?

The pincode of Muktiar, Jonai block, Dhemaji district, Assam is 787061. The post office is Simen Chapori.

Which post office delivers to Muktiar?

Mail for Muktiar is delivered through Simen Chapori post office, pincode 787061, in Jonai block, Dhemaji district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Muktiar located?

Muktiar is a village in Jonai block of Dhemaji district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Muktiar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Muktiar village has a population of 585 across 98 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Muktiar?

The current sarpanch of Muktiar gram panchayat is Horen Pegu .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Muktiar in?

Muktiar falls under the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Muktiar in?

Muktiar falls under the Lakhimpur assembly constituency (AC #111) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Muktiar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Muktiar village is 58.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Muktiar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Muktiar village is 1120 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Muktiar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Muktiar, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Muktiar from Dhemaji district centre?

Muktiar is approximately 137 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dhemaji district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Muktiar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Muktiar village is 289383.

How big is Muktiar compared to other villages in Jonai block?

Muktiar ranks 81 of 388 villages in Jonai block by Census 2011 population (585 residents).

How far is Muktiar from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Muktiar is about 373 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 485 km.

How far is Muktiar from Kolkata?

Muktiar is about 884 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1150 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Muktiar?

Laimekuri is the nearest railway station to Muktiar, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Muktiar?

Laimekuri Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Muktiar, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Muktiar?

Ramdhan Dikhari Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Muktiar, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Muktiar?

Allahabad Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Muktiar, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Muktiar?

Ruksin Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Muktiar, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Muktiar?

Muktiar falls under Lakhimpur assembly constituency (AC 111). The sitting MLA is Manab Deka (BJP).

Who is the MP for Muktiar?

Muktiar is in Lakhimpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pradan Baruah (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Muktiar?

Within 5 km of Muktiar: L. P. School Lotta (1.9 km), Tako-Gítung Field (2.8 km), Konéng School Field (2.8 km), J. M. S. Field (2.9 km) and 1 more, as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Muktiar in 2026?

Muktiar is estimated at 690 people in 2026, up about 18% from 585 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Muktiar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Muktiar?

Horen Pegu is the sarpanch of Muktiar gram panchayat, Jonai block. See the sarpanch list of Jonai block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)