Nihang Village Overview
Nihang is a village in Diphu tehsil of Karbi Anglong district, Assam. Diphu serves as both tehsil and district headquarters for Nihang village.
The sections below provide essential information about Nihang 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 Nihang is 296172. The village covers a geographical area of 25 hectares and has a pincode of 782480. Bokajan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Nihang
Population & Demographics of Nihang
This section provides population and demographic details of Nihang village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 111 | 59 | 52 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 104 | 54 | 50 |
| Literate Population | 69 | 41 | 28 |
| Illiterate Population | 42 | 18 | 24 |
Key population details of Nihang village are given below:
- Nihang village is a very small village with a total population of around 111, including approximately 59 males and 52 females, with a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 104 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Nihang village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.16%.
- There are around 20 households in Nihang village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nihang
Transport facilities help residents of Nihang 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Nihang
The following villages are located close to Nihang 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 Nihang
- Where is Nihang located?
- Nihang village is located in Diphu Subdivision, Karbi Anglong district, Assam, India.
- What is the pincode of Nihang?
- The pincode of Nihang is 782480.
- What is the population of Nihang?
- Nihang has a total population of 111, including 59 males and 52 females.
- How many households are there in Nihang?
- There are 20 households in Nihang.
- What is the literacy rate in Nihang?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nihang is 62.16%. Male literacy is 69.49% and female literacy is 53.85%.