Balikuchi village, Barkhetri block | Pincode 781126

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Balikuchi is a village in Barkhetri mandal, Nalbari district, Assam, with a population of 579 across 110 households. The village has a literacy rate of 75.8% and is located at coordinates 26.390°N, 91.680°E with postal code 781126.

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SANKAR DEKA

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LGD code: 303776
Pincode: 781126
Post office: Mukalmua
Population: 579
Households: 110
Literacy rate: 75.8%
Sex ratio: 850 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 172
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 39 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 28 km
Distance to Kolkata: 541 km
Nearest railway station: Kendukona · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Swasti Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Balikuchi compares

By population, Balikuchi ranks #85 of 124 villages in Barkhetri mandal.

Literacy rate

75.8%

+27.4% vs mandal average

Balikuchi: 75.8%
Barkhetri mandal: 48.4%
Nalbari district: 68.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

850

−95 vs mandal average

Balikuchi: 850
Barkhetri mandal: 945

Household size

people per home

5.3

Same as the mandal average

Balikuchi: 5.3
Barkhetri mandal: 5.3

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

Balikuchi at a glance

Balikuchi is a village of 579 people in 110 households (Census 2011) in Barkhetri block, Nalbari district, Assam, the 85th-largest of 124 villages in Barkhetri block. Literacy is 76%, 27 points above the block average of 48% and the sex ratio is 850 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Nalbari district centre, 4 km from Kendukona railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 781126, served by Mukalmua post office; the LGD village code is 303776. The nearest hospital or health centre is Swasti Hospital, 7 km away. The sarpanch is SANKAR DEKA, and the village votes in Mangaldoi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Basanta Das. The population is estimated at 683 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Balikuchi · this village	579	76%	—
Balikuchi · Pathorighat (Pt)	640	68%	0 km N
Balikuchi · Koya	515	80%	0 km N
Balikuchi · Rangia	145	83%	0 km N
Balikuchi · Nalbari	690	81%	0 km N
Dagaon · Rangia	2,260	80%	3.2 km E
Kamalpur · Kamalpur	1,206	80%	4.6 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Balikuchi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
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: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Nalbari (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 23
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KANDHBARI DAGAPARA
Total area (ha): 173.76
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 — Balikuchi

LGD code: 303776
Pincode: 781126
Post office: Mukalmua
Population (Census 2011): 579
Population (projected 2026): 683
Households: 110
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 850
Literacy rate: 75.8%
Coordinates: 26.39000°N, 91.68000°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mangaldoi
Member of Parliament: Dilip Saikia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Basanta Das
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SANKAR DEKA
Block / Mandal: Barkhetri
Nearest PHC: Physiotherapy Clinic (35.7 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 Nalbari district level

Then & Now

Balikuchi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

579

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

683

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

110

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

130

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: 579Census 2011
Households: 110Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 850 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6832026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1302026 projection
Active job cards: 1,18,062MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 51,737MGNREGA · 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: 994NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 68.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.4%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 · Nalbari district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nalbari district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nalbari 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 Balikuchi · Barkhetri mandal area

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Restaurant· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Physiotherapy Clinic
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PHC · clinic
Bhakatpara State Dispensary
📍 42.9 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · mall
Reliance Trends
📍 35.3 km awayOSM
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Restaurant
Maa Kali Hotel
📍 45.1 km awayOSM
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Shop · convenience
Bhai Bhai Store
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Getting there

How to reach Balikuchi

Mandal centre

Barkhetri · ≈ 39 km

≈ 1 h 21 min by car · 1 h 36 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Nalbari · ≈ 18 km

≈ 38 min by car · 45 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)28 kmcapital
Kolkata541 km
Delhi1448 km
Hyderabad1688 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKendukona4 km
Bus stopSociety Chowk7 km
Hospital / PHCSwasti Hospital7 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM Borka12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil24 km
CollegeBorka Satgaon High School12 km
Police stationBurha Police Outpost13 km

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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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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 News3 days ago
Khasi villagers block Assam census teams in disputed border hamlets
timesofindia.indiatimes.com3 days ago
How Joha Rice Supports Assam's Agricultural Economy
IBEF3 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Balikuchi

What is the pincode of Balikuchi?

The pincode of Balikuchi, Barkhetri block, Nalbari district, Assam is 781126. The post office is Mukalmua.

Which post office delivers to Balikuchi?

Mail for Balikuchi is delivered through Mukalmua post office, pincode 781126, in Barkhetri block, Nalbari district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Balikuchi located?

Balikuchi is a village in Barkhetri block of Nalbari district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Balikuchi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Balikuchi village has a population of 579 across 110 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Balikuchi?

The current sarpanch of Balikuchi gram panchayat is SANKAR DEKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balikuchi in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Balikuchi in?

Balikuchi falls under the Mangaldoi assembly constituency (AC #67) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Balikuchi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Balikuchi village is 75.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Balikuchi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Balikuchi village is 850 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Balikuchi?

The nearest health facility to Balikuchi is Physiotherapy Clinic (~35.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Balikuchi?

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

How far is Balikuchi from Nalbari district centre?

Balikuchi is approximately 18 km (straight-line) from the centre of Nalbari district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Balikuchi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Balikuchi village is 303776.

How big is Balikuchi compared to other villages in Barkhetri block?

Balikuchi ranks 85 of 124 villages in Barkhetri block by Census 2011 population (579 residents).

How far is Balikuchi from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Balikuchi is about 28 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 36 km.

How far is Balikuchi from Kolkata?

Balikuchi is about 541 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 703 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Balikuchi?

Kendukona is the nearest railway station to Balikuchi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Balikuchi?

Society Chowk is the nearest bus stop to Balikuchi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balikuchi?

Swasti Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Balikuchi, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Balikuchi?

SBI ATM Borka is the nearest ATM or bank to Balikuchi, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Balikuchi?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Balikuchi, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Balikuchi?

Balikuchi falls under Mangaldoi assembly constituency (AC 67). The sitting MLA is Basanta Das (INC).

Who is the MP for Balikuchi?

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

What is the population of Balikuchi in 2026?

Balikuchi is estimated at 683 people in 2026, up about 18% from 579 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Balikuchi in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Balikuchi?

SANKAR DEKA is the sarpanch of Balikuchi gram panchayat, Barkhetri block. See the sarpanch list of Barkhetri 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, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)