Jakhalabandha Town - Kaliabor, Nagaon
Jakhalabandha Town is a village situated in the Kaliabor subdivision of Nagaon district, Assam. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaliabor and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nagaon. Jakhalabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jakhalabandha Town village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jakhalabandha Town is 284218. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.3 hectares and falls under the 782136 pincode. Tezpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Jakhalabandha Town village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliabor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaziranga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jakhalabandha Town
As per Census 2011, Jakhalabandha Town village has a total population of 4,625 people, consisting of 2,339 males and 2,286 females. The village has 1,012 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 560 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,398 literate and 1,227 illiterate residents. Additionally, 363 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jakhalabandha Town are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,625 | 2,339 | 2,286 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 560 | 265 | 295 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 363 | 181 | 182 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 3,398 | 1,845 | 1,553 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,227 | 494 | 733 |
Nearby Villages of Jakhalabandha Town
Jakhalabandha Town 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 Jakhalabandha Town
Jakhalabandha Town is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Jakhalabandha Town has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tezpur to Jakhalabandha Town is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaon to Jakhalabandha Town is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jakhalabandha Town
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jakhalabandha Town village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jakhalabandha Town
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jakhalabandha Town village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Jakhalabandha Town
Where is Jakhalabandha Town located?
Jakhalabandha Town village is located in Kaliabor Subdivision, Nagaon district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jakhalabandha Town?
The Gram Panchayat of Jakhalabandha Town is Jakhalabandha.
What is the pincode of Jakhalabandha Town?
The pincode of Jakhalabandha Town is 782136.
What is the population of Jakhalabandha Town?
Jakhalabandha Town has a total population of 4,625, including 2,339 males and 2,286 females.
How many households are there in Jakhalabandha Town?
There are 1,012 households in Jakhalabandha Town.
What is the literacy rate in Jakhalabandha Town?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jakhalabandha Town is 73.47%. Male literacy is 78.88% and female literacy is 67.94%.