Barkuriha village, Rangia block | Pincode 781354

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Barkuriha is a village in Rangia mandal, Kamrup district, Assam, with a population of 2,320 across 477 households and literacy rate of 67.9%.

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LGD code: 302409
Pincode: 781354
Post office: Rangia
Population: 2,320
Households: 477
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 949
Distance to district centre: 31 km
Distance to mandal centre: 91 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 38 km
Distance to Kolkata: 527 km
Nearest railway station: Nalbari · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: State Dispensary, Sanekuchi · 5 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Barkuriha compares

By population, Barkuriha ranks #11 of 77 villages in Rangia mandal.

Literacy rate

67.9%

−7.1% vs mandal average

Barkuriha: 67.9%
Rangia mandal: 75.0%
Kamrup district: 65.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

935

+10 vs mandal average

Barkuriha: 935
Rangia mandal: 925

Household size

people per home

4.9

+0.4 vs mandal average

Barkuriha: 4.9
Rangia mandal: 4.5

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

Barkuriha at a glance

Barkuriha is a village of 2,320 people in 477 households (Census 2011) in Rangia block, Kamrup district, Assam, the 11th-largest of 77 villages in Rangia block. Literacy is 68%, 7 points below the block average of 75% and the sex ratio is 935 women per 1,000 men. It lies 31 km from the Kamrup district centre, 46 km from Tupamari, the nearest town, 8 km from Nalbari railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 781354, served by Rangia post office; the LGD village code is 302409. The nearest hospital or health centre is State Dispensary, Sanekuchi, 5 km away. The population is estimated at 2,735 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Barkuriha · this village	2,320	68%	—
Barkuriha · Barbhag	2,915	83%	0 km N
Amayapur · Tamulpur	737	67%	2 km N
Arara · Nalbari	2,823	84%	2.8 km N
Kamarkuchi · Barbhag	2,231	83%	4.3 km S
Kahikuchi · Barbhag	121	73%	4.3 km S
Katalkuchi · Barbhag	1,512	83%	4.3 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Barkuriha

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): 14
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 4
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: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Guwahati (M Corp.)
Distance to nearest town (km): 9
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): HANNA DUTTA
Total area (ha): 344.16
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 — Barkuriha

LGD code: 302409
Pincode: 781354
Post office: Rangia
Population (Census 2011): 2,320
Population (projected 2026): 2,735
Households: 477
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 935
Literacy rate: 67.9%
Coordinates: 26.38540°N, 91.46520°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tezpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Barchalla
Member of Parliament: Ranjit Dutta
Block / Mandal: Rangia

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

Barkuriha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,320

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,735

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

477

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

562

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: 2,320Census 2011
Households: 477Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 935 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,7352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5622026 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.

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Notable places near Barkuriha · Rangia mandal area

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Education

School
Don Bosco
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Healthcare

Hospital
Sirajuli Model Hospital
📍 99.5 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Barkuriha

Mandal centre

Rangia · ≈ 91 km

≈ 3 h 8 min by car · 3 h 43 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kamrup · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 4 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,964 people

Tupamari · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 35 min by car · 1 h 53 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)38 kmcapital
Kolkata527 km
Delhi1427 km
Hyderabad1670 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNalbari8 km
Bus stopSociety Chowk17 km
Hospital / PHCState Dispensary, Sanekuchi5 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM23 km
Petrol pumpIO31 km
CollegeBaidyagarh Girls ME School18 km
Police stationTulsibari Police Out Post19 km

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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

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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 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 Barkuriha

What is the pincode of Barkuriha?

The pincode of Barkuriha, Rangia block, Kamrup district, Assam is 781354. The post office is Rangia.

Which post office delivers to Barkuriha?

Mail for Barkuriha is delivered through Rangia post office, pincode 781354, in Rangia block, Kamrup district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Barkuriha located?

Barkuriha is a village in Rangia block of Kamrup district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Barkuriha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Barkuriha village has a population of 2,320 across 477 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Barkuriha in?

Barkuriha falls under the Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Barkuriha in?

Barkuriha falls under the Barchalla assembly constituency (AC #72) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Barkuriha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Barkuriha village is 67.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Barkuriha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Barkuriha village is 935 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Barkuriha?

The nearest health facility to Barkuriha is Sirajuli Model Hospital (~99.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Barkuriha?

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

How far is Barkuriha from Kamrup district centre?

Barkuriha is approximately 31 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kamrup district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Barkuriha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barkuriha village is 302409.

Which is the nearest town to Barkuriha?

Tupamari (population 10,964, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 46 km from Barkuriha in a straight line.

How big is Barkuriha compared to other villages in Rangia block?

Barkuriha ranks 11 of 77 villages in Rangia block by Census 2011 population (2,320 residents).

How far is Barkuriha from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Barkuriha is about 38 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 49 km.

How far is Barkuriha from Kolkata?

Barkuriha is about 527 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 686 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barkuriha?

Nalbari is the nearest railway station to Barkuriha, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Barkuriha?

Society Chowk is the nearest bus stop to Barkuriha, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barkuriha?

State Dispensary, Sanekuchi is the nearest hospital or health centre to Barkuriha, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Barkuriha?

SBI ATM is the nearest ATM or bank to Barkuriha, about 23 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 30 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Barkuriha?

IO is the nearest petrol pump to Barkuriha, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Who is the MP for Barkuriha?

Barkuriha is in Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ranjit Dutta (BJP).

What is the population of Barkuriha in 2026?

Barkuriha is estimated at 2,735 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,320 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Barkuriha in?

Assam falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Barkuriha 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 2026-05-10
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)