Japia - Hajo, Kamrup
Japia is a village situated in the Hajo subdivision of Kamrup district, Assam. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hajo and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Amingaon. 1 No Swahid Satyanath serves as the Gram Panchayat for Japia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Japia is 302575. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.5 hectares and falls under the 781102 pincode. Guwahati is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Japia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Japia
As per Census 2011, Japia village has a total population of 5,076 people, consisting of 2,675 males and 2,401 females. The village has 956 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 646 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,693 literate and 1,383 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,062 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Japia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,076 | 2,675 | 2,401 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 646 | 316 | 330 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,062 | 558 | 504 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 89 | 44 | 45 |
| Literate Population | 3,693 | 2,132 | 1,561 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,383 | 543 | 840 |
Nearby Villages of Japia
Japia 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 Japia
Japia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Japia.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guwahati to Japia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amingaon to Japia is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Japia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Japia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Japia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Japia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Japia
Where is Japia located?
Japia village is located in Hajo Subdivision, Kamrup district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Japia?
The Gram Panchayat of Japia is 1 No Swahid Satyanath.
What is the pincode of Japia?
The pincode of Japia is 781102.
What is the population of Japia?
Japia has a total population of 5,076, including 2,675 males and 2,401 females.
How many households are there in Japia?
There are 956 households in Japia.
What is the literacy rate in Japia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Japia is 72.75%. Male literacy is 79.70% and female literacy is 65.01%.