Paikan Village
Paikan is a revenue village in Katigora circle, Cachar district, Assam. It had a population of 2,848 in 594 households (Census 2011).
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2,848 souls. 594 homes.
Katigora circle, Cachar district, Assam.
Paikan today
- Cabbage₹1,900Fatakbazar APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Cauliflower₹2,100Fatakbazar APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹7,500Fatakbazar APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Paikan at a glance
Paikan is one of the larger villages of Katigora circle — 21st of 213 by population, with 2,848 people in 594 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 77.3%, level with Cachar district's 77.1% (Katigora circle: 79.4%), while the sex ratio was 957 women per 1,000 men, the same as the district's 955. It falls under Rajyeswarpur gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 788115. The village covers 167 hectares — about 1.7 km², or roughly 1,702 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
Gram panchayat: Rajyeswarpur →
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Kalain Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 12 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Paikan is in the Rajyeswarpur gram panchayat.
Other villages in Rajyeswarpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Paikan compares
By population, Paikan ranks #21 of 213 inhabited villages in Katigora circle.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Paikan ranks
| Ranked by | Paikan | In Cachar district | In Assam | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,848 | 126 of 996 (tied) | 1,772 of 25,182 (tied)above 93% | 1,056 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 594 | 141 of 996 (tied) | 1,660 of 25,182 (tied)above 93% | 236 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 77.3% | 535 of 996 (tied) | 9,642 of 25,182 (tied)above 62% | 78.6% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 957 per 1,000 males | 460 of 996 (tied) | 13,439 of 25,158 (tied)above 46% | 953 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.79 per household | 368 of 996 (tied) | 15,666 of 25,182 (tied)above 37% | 4.63 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 1,702.3 per km² | 74 of 963 | 1,877 of 24,468 (tied)above 92% | 672.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 26.9% | 868 of 996 (tied) | 22,033 of 25,182 (tied)above 12% | 34.4% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Paikan
In Cachar district
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- TarapurKatigora, Cachar3,027 people · 75.8% literate · 939 per 1,000 · 4.87 per householdCompare →
- Dungripar Pt ILakhipur, Cachar2,462 people · 79.7% literate · 966 per 1,000 · 4.74 per householdCompare →
- Kaptanpur Pt XVILakhipur, Cachar2,601 people · 78.4% literate · 966 per 1,000 · 4.60 per householdCompare →
- Bhairabpur Pt VKatigora, Cachar3,045 people · 74.3% literate · 936 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Assam
- KurikhalaKarimganj, Sribhumi3,021 people · 76.5% literate · 963 per 1,000 · 4.79 per householdCompare →
- DeharkalakuchiNalbari, Nalbari2,802 people · 76.9% literate · 953 per 1,000 · 4.91 per householdCompare →
- Rampur No.3Margherita, Tinsukia3,021 people · 76.8% literate · 962 per 1,000 · 4.93 per householdCompare →
- Baliram GaonKampur, Nagaon2,821 people · 79.6% literate · 964 per 1,000 · 4.81 per householdCompare →
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Compare Paikan with any village in India →
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What Paikan had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 788115
Other villages in Katigora circle
View all 237 →- Talkar Grant
- Sunapur Pt I (Sonapur Pt I)
- Dinanath Pur Grant
- Behara Pt IV
- Behara Pt III
- Panchgram
- Gobindakupa
- Behara Pt V
- Barjatrapur
- Gobindapur Pt III
- Bhairabpur Pt II
- Lathimara (Latimara)
- Bhangerpar Pt IV
- Brahman Gram
- Bhairabpur Pt V
- Tarapur
- Bhangerpar Pt II
- Tarapur
- Kalibari T.E.
- Lakhipur Pt I(Lakshanipur Pt I
- Niz-Fulbari Pt III
- Tarinipur Pt III
- Niz-Fulbari Pt I
- Burunga Pt I
- Sewti Pt I (Santi Pt I)
- Khelma Pt VI
- Jagadishpur Pt V
- Khelma Pt VII
- Natanpur
- Behara Pt VI
- Sibnarain Pur
- Niz Katigorah Pt II
Paikan — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Assam's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+17.7%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,848Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,455 / 1,393
- Households
- 594
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 77.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 766
- Work participation
- 26.9%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Paikan on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Paikan. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Paikan · 24.7091° N, 92.8345° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Paikan
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Paikan
Paikan isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Katigora circle, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices406 in Cachar district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
KATIRAIL, PO- KATIRAIL, DIST- CACHAR, ASSAM 788805
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics48 in Cachar district
Schools & anganwadis27 in Cachar district
Colleges & universities7 in Cachar district
Police & fire stations6 in Cachar district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Cachar district
Government offices2 in Cachar district
Temples11 in Cachar district
Churches3 in Cachar district
Mosques6 in Cachar district
Other places of worship5 in Cachar district
Transport30 in Cachar district
Agriculture services4 in Cachar district
Community places13 in Cachar district
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People often ask about Paikan
Where is Paikan located?
Paikan is a village in Katigora circle of Cachar district, Assam, India.
Which district is Paikan in?
Paikan is in Cachar district of Assam.
Which gram panchayat does Paikan belong to?
Paikan comes under the Rajyeswarpur gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Paikan?
The pincode of Paikan, Katigora, Cachar is 788115.
What is the population of Paikan?
As per the 2011 Census, Paikan had a population of 2,848 (1,455 males and 1,393 females).
How many households are there in Paikan?
Paikan had 594 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Paikan?
Paikan covers about 167 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Paikan?
The literacy rate of Paikan was 77.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Paikan?
Paikan had 957 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Paikan in?
Paikan is in the Kalain development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Paikan?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paikan is 299021 and its Census 2011 village code is 299021.
Which villages are near Paikan?
Villages near Paikan include Sildubi (within ~8 km), Derby T.E. (within ~8 km), Rakhaltila (about 9.5 km), Irongmara (CT) (about 9.5 km), Lantugram (about 12 km).
What is the population of Paikan in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Paikan's Census 2011 population of 2,848 by Assam's official RGI projection (+17.7% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,350 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Paikan?
The sarpanch of Paikan has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Paikan?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 34.8 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Cachar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Fatakbazar APMC | 1,800 | 2,100 | 1,900 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Fatakbazar APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Fatakbazar APMC | 7,000 | 8,000 | 7,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | Fatakbazar APMC | 2,500 | 2,800 | 2,600 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Pumpkin · Pumpkin | Fatakbazar APMC | 1,900 | 2,100 | 2,000 | 5 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Paikan's shops. Best mandi price near Paikan →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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