Afala

Afala is a village located in Sibsagar subdivision of Sivasagar district in Assam, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Sibsagar (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Sivasagar. As per 2009 stats, Desangmukh is the gram panchayat of Afala village.

Afala has its own place in the vibrant Sivasagar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Afala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Afala is 292637. The village spans a total geographical area of 222.51 hectares. Sibsagar is nearest town to Afala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Afala

Below is a concise population overview of Afala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,048 515 533
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 133 72 61
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 996 490 506
Literate Population 729 393 336
Illiterate Population 319 122 197

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Afala village:

  • The total population of Afala village is around 1,048, including approximately 515 males and 533 females, with a sex ratio of 1034 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 133 children aged 0–6 years in Afala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Afala village has 996 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Afala village is about 69.56%, with male literacy at 76.31% and female literacy at 63.04%.
  • There are around 161 households in Afala village.

Connectivity of Afala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Afala. As per the 2011 stats, Afala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Afala

Knowing the nearby villages of Afala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Afala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Afala

Where is Afala located?
Afala village is situated in Sibsagar Subdivision, within the Sivasagar district of Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Afala?
The Gram Panchayat of Afala is Desangmukh (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Afala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Afala is 1,048, with 515 males and 533 females.
How many households are there in Afala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Afala village has a total of 161 households.
What is the literacy rate in Afala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Afala is 69.56%. The male literacy rate is 76.31%, while the female literacy rate is 63.04%.