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 Gaon 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 President serving as the elected head.
Population of Japia
According to the 2011 Census, Japia village had a total population of 5,076 people, including 2,675 males and 2,401 females, living in 956 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.36%, with male literacy at 90.38% and female literacy at 75.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,062, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.
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 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 Gaon Panchayat of Japia?
The Gaon 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 had a total population of 5,076, including 2,675 males and 2,401 females.
How many households are there in Japia?
Japia had 956 households.
What is the literacy rate in Japia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Japia was 83.36%. Male literacy was 90.38% and female literacy was 75.37%.