Dhaigaon Village Overview
Dhaigaon is a village in Matia tehsil of Goalpara district, Assam. It lies about 33 km from Matia tehsil headquarters and around 33 km from Goalpara district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dhaigaon village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Dhaigaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhaigaon is 282367. The village covers a geographical area of 298.62 hectares and has a pincode of 783126. Goalpara is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Location Map of Dhaigaon
Population & Demographics of Dhaigaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Dhaigaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,200 | 1,123 | 1,077 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 337 | 180 | 157 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 243 | 122 | 121 |
| Literate Population | 1,248 | 692 | 556 |
| Illiterate Population | 952 | 431 | 521 |
Key population details of Dhaigaon village are given below:
- Dhaigaon village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,200, including approximately 1,123 males and 1,077 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 13 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 243 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Dhaigaon village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 56.73%.
- There are around 440 households in Dhaigaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Dhaigaon
Transport facilities help residents of Dhaigaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Dhaigaon
The following villages are located close to Dhaigaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhaigaon
- Where is Dhaigaon located?
- Dhaigaon village is located in Matia Subdivision, Goalpara district, Assam, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Dhaigaon?
- Dhaigaon is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Dhaigaon?
- The pincode of Dhaigaon is 783126.
- What is the population of Dhaigaon?
- Dhaigaon has a total population of 2,200, including 1,123 males and 1,077 females.
- How many households are there in Dhaigaon?
- There are 440 households in Dhaigaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Dhaigaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhaigaon is 56.73%. Male literacy is 61.62% and female literacy is 51.62%.