Bam Gaon Village Overview
Bam Gaon is a village in Chariduar tehsil of Sonitpur district, Assam. It lies about 24 km from Tezpur district headquarters. Chariduar is the tehsil headquarters. As per available records (2009), Balipara is the Gram Panchayat for Bam Gaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bam Gaon 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 Bam Gaon is 285924. The village covers a geographical area of 189.42 hectares. Chariduar is the nearest town.
Location Map of Bam Gaon
Population & Demographics of Bam Gaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Bam Gaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,250 | 659 | 591 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 143 | 68 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 136 | 68 | 68 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 910 | 516 | 394 |
| Illiterate Population | 340 | 143 | 197 |
Key population details of Bam Gaon village are given below:
- Bam Gaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,250, including approximately 659 males and 591 females, with a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 136 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bam Gaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 72.80%.
- There are around 276 households in Bam Gaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bam Gaon
Transport facilities help residents of Bam Gaon 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 <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bam Gaon
The following villages are located close to Bam Gaon 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 Bam Gaon
- Where is Bam Gaon located?
- Bam Gaon village is located in Chariduar Subdivision, Sonitpur district, Assam, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bam Gaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bam Gaon is Balipara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Bam Gaon?
- Bam Gaon has a total population of 1,250, including 659 males and 591 females.
- How many households are there in Bam Gaon?
- There are 276 households in Bam Gaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Bam Gaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bam Gaon is 72.80%. Male literacy is 78.30% and female literacy is 66.67%.