Somkong

Somkong is a village located in Jonai subdivision of Dhemaji district in Assam, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Jonai (tehsildar office) and 96km away from district headquarter Dhemaji. As per 2009 stats, Somkong village is also a gram panchayat.

Somkong has its own place in the vibrant Dhemaji region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Somkong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Somkong is 289473. The village spans a total geographical area of 76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 787060. Pasighat is nearest town to Somkong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

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Population of Somkong

Below is a concise population overview of Somkong as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 164 80 84
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 29 14 15
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 157 76 81
Literate Population 93 51 42
Illiterate Population 71 29 42

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Somkong village:

  • The total population of Somkong village is around 164, including approximately 80 males and 84 females, with a sex ratio of 1050 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 29 children aged 0–6 years in Somkong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Somkong village has 157 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Somkong village is about 56.71%, with male literacy at 63.75% and female literacy at 50.00%.
  • There are around 25 households in Somkong village.

Connectivity of Somkong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Somkong. As per the 2011 stats, Somkong had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Somkong

Knowing the nearby villages of Somkong helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Somkong.

Nahar Detak Naboni Bali Nahar Gezera No 2 Santapur No 3 Milonpur Ladanguri No 3 Rayang Balijan Siga Naharguli Gali Pathar Chandrapur Rajakhana Mishing No 1 Rajakhana

Frequently Asked Questions about Somkong

Where is Somkong located?
Somkong village is situated in Jonai Subdivision, within the Dhemaji district of Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Somkong?
Somkong serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Somkong?
The pincode of Somkong is 787060, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Somkong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Somkong is 164, with 80 males and 84 females.
How many households are there in Somkong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Somkong village has a total of 25 households.
What is the literacy rate in Somkong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Somkong is 56.71%. The male literacy rate is 63.75%, while the female literacy rate is 50.00%.