Hokajan - Na-Duar, Biswanath
Hokajan is a village situated in the Na-Duar subdivision of Biswanath district, Assam. Pub Nagsankar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hokajan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hokajan is 286479. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.26 hectares and falls under the 784175 pincode.
Hokajan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Biswanath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sonitpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Hokajan
As per Census 2011, Hokajan village has a total population of 979 people, consisting of 500 males and 479 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 622 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 95 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hokajan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 | 500 | 479 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 132 | 65 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 95 | 49 | 46 |
| Literate Population | 622 | 347 | 275 |
| Illiterate Population | 357 | 153 | 204 |
Nearby Villages of Hokajan
Hokajan 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 Hokajan
Hokajan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
Banking and Postal Services in Hokajan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hokajan 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 Hokajan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hokajan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Hokajan
Where is Hokajan located?
Hokajan village is located in Na-Duar Subdivision, Biswanath district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hokajan?
The Gram Panchayat of Hokajan is Pub Nagsankar.
What is the pincode of Hokajan?
The pincode of Hokajan is 784175.
What is the population of Hokajan?
Hokajan has a total population of 979, including 500 males and 479 females.
How many households are there in Hokajan?
There are 196 households in Hokajan.
What is the literacy rate in Hokajan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hokajan is 63.53%. Male literacy is 69.40% and female literacy is 57.41%.