Gohain Handique Village Overview
Gohain Handique is a village in Dhakuakhana tehsil of Lakhimpur district, Assam. It lies about 5 km from Dhakuakhana tehsil headquarters and around 80 km from North Lakhimpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Uttar Dhakuakhana is the Gram Panchayat for Gohain Handique village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gohain Handique 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 Gohain Handique is 288372. The village covers a geographical area of 278.67 hectares and has a pincode of 787055. Dhakuakhana is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Location Map of Gohain Handique
Population & Demographics of Gohain Handique
This section provides population and demographic details of Gohain Handique village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,584 | 796 | 788 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 171 | 93 | 78 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,326 | 687 | 639 |
| Illiterate Population | 258 | 109 | 149 |
Key population details of Gohain Handique village are given below:
- Gohain Handique village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,584, including approximately 796 males and 788 females, with a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Gohain Handique village is high, with a literacy rate of about 83.71%.
- There are around 344 households in Gohain Handique village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gohain Handique
Transport facilities help residents of Gohain Handique 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gohain Handique
The following villages are located close to Gohain Handique 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 Gohain Handique
- Where is Gohain Handique located?
- Gohain Handique village is located in Dhakuakhana Subdivision, Lakhimpur district, Assam, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gohain Handique?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gohain Handique is Uttar Dhakuakhana (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gohain Handique?
- The pincode of Gohain Handique is 787055.
- What is the population of Gohain Handique?
- Gohain Handique has a total population of 1,584, including 796 males and 788 females.
- How many households are there in Gohain Handique?
- There are 344 households in Gohain Handique.
- What is the literacy rate in Gohain Handique?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gohain Handique is 83.71%. Male literacy is 86.31% and female literacy is 81.09%.