Oxiguri - Bengtol, Chirang

Oxiguri is a village situated in the Bengtol subdivision of Chirang district, Assam.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Oxiguri is 301852. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.93 hectares and falls under the 783394 pincode. Bongaigaon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Oxiguri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system.

Population of Oxiguri

According to the 2011 Census, Oxiguri village had a total population of 474 people, including 257 males and 217 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.63%, with male literacy at 57.28% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 432.

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 Population474257217
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794435
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432235197
Literate Population20012278
Illiterate Population274135139

Nearby Villages of Oxiguri

Oxiguri 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 Oxiguri

Oxiguri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaigaon to Oxiguri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Oxiguri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Oxiguri village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Oxiguri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Oxiguri village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Oxiguri

Where is Oxiguri located?

Oxiguri village is located in Bengtol Subdivision, Chirang district, Assam, India.

What is the pincode of Oxiguri?

The pincode of Oxiguri is 783394.

What is the population of Oxiguri?

Oxiguri had a total population of 474, including 257 males and 217 females.

How many households are there in Oxiguri?

Oxiguri had 95 households.

What is the literacy rate in Oxiguri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Oxiguri was 50.63%. Male literacy was 57.28% and female literacy was 42.86%.