Elephant Flat - Bhalukpong Eac, West Kameng
Elephant Flat is a village situated in the Bhalukpong Eac circle of West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Bhalukpong and around 83 km from Bomdila. Elephant Flat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Elephant Flat is 261869. The village falls under the 790114 pincode. Tezpur is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.
Elephant Flat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Elephant Flat
According to the 2011 Census, Elephant Flat village had a total population of 107 people, including 53 males and 54 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.39%, with male literacy at 68.89% and female literacy at 65.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 107 | 53 | 54 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 97 | 47 | 50 |
| Literate Population | 62 | 31 | 31 |
| Illiterate Population | 45 | 22 | 23 |
Nearby Villages of Elephant Flat
Elephant Flat is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Elephant Flat
Elephant Flat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tezpur to Elephant Flat is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bomdila to Elephant Flat is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Elephant Flat
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Elephant Flat village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Elephant Flat
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Elephant Flat village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Elephant Flat
Where is Elephant Flat located?
Elephant Flat village is located in Bhalukpong Eac Circle, West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Elephant Flat?
Elephant Flat is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Elephant Flat?
The pincode of Elephant Flat is 790114.
What is the population of Elephant Flat?
Elephant Flat had a total population of 107, including 53 males and 54 females.
How many households are there in Elephant Flat?
Elephant Flat had 25 households.
What is the literacy rate in Elephant Flat?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Elephant Flat was 67.39%. Male literacy was 68.89% and female literacy was 65.96%.