Jhargaon - Mayong, Marigaon

Jhargaon is a village situated in the Mayong subdivision of Marigaon district, Assam. It is located approximately 68 km from Mayong and around 25 km from Morigaon. Jhargaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhargaon is 283530. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.01 hectares and falls under the 782411 pincode. Jagiroad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Jhargaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagiroad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jhargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Jhargaon village had a total population of 3,085 people, including 1,571 males and 1,514 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 75.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,662, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jhargaon

Jhargaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jhargaon

Jhargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagi Road, while the nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagiroad to Jhargaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morigaon to Jhargaon 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 Jhargaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jhargaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jhargaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jhargaon village are given below:

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