Jogigaon - Bokakhat, Golaghat

Jogigaon is a village situated in the Bokakhat subdivision of Golaghat district, Assam. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bokakhat and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Golaghat. Mahmaiki Bokakhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jogigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jogigaon is 294214. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.65 hectares and falls under the 785612 pincode. Bokakhat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Jogigaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Jogigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jogigaon village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 672 males and 644 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.92%, with male literacy at 93.28% and female literacy at 82.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.

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 Population1,316672644
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1497772
Scheduled Castes (SC)431
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,026555471
Illiterate Population290117173

Nearby Villages of Jogigaon

Jogigaon 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 Jogigaon

Jogigaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokakhat to Jogigaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Golaghat to Jogigaon is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jogigaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Jogigaon

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

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

FAQs about Jogigaon

Where is Jogigaon located?

Jogigaon village is located in Bokakhat Subdivision, Golaghat district, Assam, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Jogigaon?

The Gram Panchayat of Jogigaon is Mahmaiki Bokakhat.

What is the pincode of Jogigaon?

The pincode of Jogigaon is 785612.

What is the population of Jogigaon?

Jogigaon had a total population of 1,316, including 672 males and 644 females.

How many households are there in Jogigaon?

Jogigaon had 277 households.

What is the literacy rate in Jogigaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jogigaon was 87.92%. Male literacy was 93.28% and female literacy was 82.34%.