Khongia Grant - Dimow, Sivasagar

Khongia Grant is a village situated in the Dimow subdivision of Sivasagar district, Assam. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dimow and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sivasagar. Rupjyoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khongia Grant village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khongia Grant is 292515. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.9 hectares and falls under the 785662 pincode. Sibsagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khongia Grant

As per Census 2011, Khongia Grant village has a total population of 2,899 people, consisting of 1,481 males and 1,418 females. The village has 601 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 453 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,335 literate and 1,564 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khongia Grant are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8991,4811,418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)453230223
Literate Population1,335823512
Illiterate Population1,564658906

Nearby Villages of Khongia Grant

Khongia Grant 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 Khongia Grant

Khongia Grant is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Khongia Grant.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sibsagar to Khongia Grant is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sivasagar to Khongia Grant is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khongia Grant

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khongia Grant

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khongia Grant

Where is Khongia Grant located?

Khongia Grant village is located in Dimow Subdivision, Sivasagar district, Assam, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khongia Grant?

The Gram Panchayat of Khongia Grant is Rupjyoti.

What is the pincode of Khongia Grant?

The pincode of Khongia Grant is 785662.

What is the population of Khongia Grant?

Khongia Grant has a total population of 2,899, including 1,481 males and 1,418 females.

How many households are there in Khongia Grant?

There are 601 households in Khongia Grant.

What is the literacy rate in Khongia Grant?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khongia Grant is 46.05%. Male literacy is 55.57% and female literacy is 36.11%.