Joypur village, Chariduar block | Pincode 784505

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Joypur is a small village in Chariduar mandal, Sonitpur district, Assam, with a population of 485 in 115 households. It has a literacy rate of 68%.

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LGD code: 286373
Pincode: 784505
Post office: Rangapara
Population: 485
Households: 115
Literacy rate: 68%
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 209
Distance to district centre: 159 km
Distance to mandal centre: 147 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 384 km
Distance to Kolkata: 880 km
Nearest railway station: Naharkatiya · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Chasma Ghar & Eye Clinic · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Joypur compares

By population, Joypur ranks #258 of 381 villages in Chariduar mandal.

Literacy rate

68.0%

+13.7% vs mandal average

Joypur: 68.0%
Chariduar mandal: 54.3%
Sonitpur district: 57.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

972

+20 vs mandal average

Joypur: 972
Chariduar mandal: 952

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.7 vs mandal average

Joypur: 4.2
Chariduar mandal: 4.9

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

Joypur at a glance

Joypur is a village of 485 people in 115 households (Census 2011) in Chariduar block, Sonitpur district, Assam, the 258th-largest of 381 villages in Chariduar block. Literacy is 68%, 14 points above the block average of 54% and the sex ratio is 972 women per 1,000 men. It lies 159 km from the Sonitpur district centre, 6 km from Naharkatiya railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 784505, served by Rangapara post office; the LGD village code is 286373. The nearest hospital or health centre is Chasma Ghar & Eye Clinic, 9 km away. The sarpanch is meghali kalita, and the village votes in Dergaon assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhabendra Nath Bharali. The population is estimated at 453 in 2026, down 7% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Joypur · this village	485	68%	—
Joypur · Kokrajhar	3,893	49%	0 km N
Joypur · Jonai	377	—	0 km N
Joypur · Barpeta	1,590	56%	0 km N
Joypur · Helem	255	75%	0 km N
Joypur · Sidli (Pt)	279	71%	0 km N
Joypur · Palasbari	35	23%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Joypur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
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: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: TEZPUR (MB)
Distance to nearest town (km): 46
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): PUB MURHADAL
Total area (ha): 136.69
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 — Joypur

LGD code: 286373
Pincode: 784505
Post office: Rangapara
Population (Census 2011): 485
Population (projected 2026): 453
Households: 115
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 972
Literacy rate: 68.0%
Coordinates: 27.26816°N, 95.38956°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kaliabor
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dergaon
Member of Parliament: Kamakhya Prasad Tasa
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhabendra Nath Bharali
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: meghali kalita
Block / Mandal: Chariduar
Nearest railway station: Bhalukmara (142.1 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 Sonitpur district level

Then & Now

Joypur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

485

Census 2011 baseline

-6.6%

Population · 2026

453

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

115

Census 2011 baseline

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: 485Census 2011
Households: 115Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 972 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4532026 proj. · -6.6% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,27,315MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 64,208MGNREGA · 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: 1,325NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 76.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 88.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.6%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 · Sonitpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sonitpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sonitpur 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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Notable places near Joypur · Chariduar mandal area

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Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Jalukanibari Hospital
📍 137.8 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Bhalukmara
📍 142.1 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Moabund
📍 146.7 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Chakiting
📍 150.5 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Joypur

Mandal centre

Chariduar · ≈ 147 km

≈ 5 h 1 min by car · 5 h 58 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sonitpur · ≈ 159 km

≈ 5 h 26 min by car · 6 h 27 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)384 kmcapital
Kolkata880 km
Delhi1790 km
Hyderabad2053 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNaharkatiya6 km
Bus stopJoypur Chariali<1 km
Hospital / PHCChasma Ghar & Eye Clinic9 km
ATM / bankSBI12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil12 km
CollegeDuliajan College11 km
Police stationHijapuri Police24 km

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What is the pincode of Joypur?

The pincode of Joypur, Chariduar block, Sonitpur district, Assam is 784505. The post office is Rangapara.

Which post office delivers to Joypur?

Mail for Joypur is delivered through Rangapara post office, pincode 784505, in Chariduar block, Sonitpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Joypur located?

Joypur is a village in Chariduar block of Sonitpur district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Joypur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Joypur village has a population of 485 across 115 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Joypur?

The current sarpanch of Joypur gram panchayat is meghali kalita.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Joypur in?

Joypur falls under the Kaliabor Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Joypur in?

Joypur falls under the Dergaon assembly constituency (AC #97) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Joypur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Joypur village is 68.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Joypur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Joypur village is 972 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Joypur?

The nearest health facility to Joypur is Jalukanibari Hospital (~137.8 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Joypur?

The nearest railway station to Joypur is Bhalukmara (~142.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Joypur?

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

How far is Joypur from Sonitpur district centre?

Joypur is approximately 159 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sonitpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Joypur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Joypur village is 286373.

How big is Joypur compared to other villages in Chariduar block?

Joypur ranks 258 of 381 villages in Chariduar block by Census 2011 population (485 residents).

How far is Joypur from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Joypur is about 384 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 499 km.

How far is Joypur from Kolkata?

Joypur is about 880 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1144 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Joypur?

Naharkatiya is the nearest railway station to Joypur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Joypur?

Joypur Chariali is the nearest bus stop to Joypur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Joypur?

Chasma Ghar & Eye Clinic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Joypur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Joypur?

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

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Joypur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Joypur, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Joypur?

Joypur falls under Dergaon assembly constituency (AC 97). The sitting MLA is Bhabendra Nath Bharali (AGP).

Who is the MP for Joypur?

Joypur is in Kaliabor Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kamakhya Prasad Tasa (BJP).

What is the population of Joypur in 2026?

Joypur is estimated at 453 people in 2026, down about 7% from 485 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Joypur in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Joypur?

meghali kalita is the sarpanch of Joypur gram panchayat, Chariduar block. See the sarpanch list of Chariduar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-08
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)