Khongia Gaon - Tengakhat, Dibrugarh
Khongia Gaon is a village situated in the Tengakhat subdivision of Dibrugarh district, Assam. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tengakhat and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Dibrugarh. Tengakhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khongia Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khongia Gaon is 291607. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 786103 pincode. Duliajan is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Khongia Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dulijan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khongia Gaon
As per Census 2011, Khongia Gaon village has a total population of 227 people, consisting of 111 males and 116 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 193 literate and 34 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khongia Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 227 | 111 | 116 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 94 | 46 | 48 |
| Literate Population | 193 | 98 | 95 |
| Illiterate Population | 34 | 13 | 21 |
Nearby Villages of Khongia Gaon
Khongia Gaon 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 Khongia Gaon
Khongia Gaon 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 <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Duliajan to Khongia Gaon is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dibrugarh to Khongia Gaon is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khongia Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khongia Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khongia Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khongia Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Khongia Gaon
Where is Khongia Gaon located?
Khongia Gaon village is located in Tengakhat Subdivision, Dibrugarh district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khongia Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Khongia Gaon is Tengakhat.
What is the pincode of Khongia Gaon?
The pincode of Khongia Gaon is 786103.
What is the population of Khongia Gaon?
Khongia Gaon has a total population of 227, including 111 males and 116 females.
How many households are there in Khongia Gaon?
There are 50 households in Khongia Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Khongia Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khongia Gaon is 85.02%. Male literacy is 88.29% and female literacy is 81.90%.