Village No.5 Block No.3 - Lanka, Hojai
Village No.5 Block No.3 is a village situated in the Lanka subdivision of Hojai district, Assam. It is located approximately 14 km from Lanka and around 70 km from Nagaon. Taralangsu Dimaru Tongia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Village No.5 Block No.3 village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Village No.5 Block No.3 is 285414. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.15 hectares and falls under the 782446 pincode. Lanka is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Village No.5 Block No.3 village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lumding Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaziranga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Village No.5 Block No.3
As per Census 2011, Village No.5 Block No.3 has a total population of 2,643 people, consisting of 1,379 males and 1,264 females. The village has 519 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 419 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,764 literate and 879 illiterate residents. Additionally, 553 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Village No.5 Block No.3 are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,643 | 1,379 | 1,264 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 419 | 224 | 195 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 553 | 291 | 262 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,764 | 960 | 804 |
| Illiterate Population | 879 | 419 | 460 |
Nearby Villages of Village No.5 Block No.3
Village No.5 Block No.3 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 Village No.5 Block No.3
Village No.5 Block No.3 is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanka to Village No.5 Block No.3 is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaon to Village No.5 Block No.3 is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Village No.5 Block No.3
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Village No.5 Block No.3 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 Village No.5 Block No.3
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Village No.5 Block No.3 village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Village No.5 Block No.3
Where is Village No.5 Block No.3 located?
Village No.5 Block No.3 village is located in Lanka Subdivision, Hojai district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Village No.5 Block No.3?
The Gram Panchayat of Village No.5 Block No.3 is Taralangsu Dimaru Tongia.
What is the pincode of Village No.5 Block No.3?
The pincode of Village No.5 Block No.3 is 782446.
What is the population of Village No.5 Block No.3?
Village No.5 Block No.3 has a total population of 2,643, including 1,379 males and 1,264 females.
How many households are there in Village No.5 Block No.3?
There are 519 households in Village No.5 Block No.3.
What is the literacy rate in Village No.5 Block No.3?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Village No.5 Block No.3 is 66.74%. Male literacy is 69.62% and female literacy is 63.61%.