No.1 Palash Basti Gaon - Dhekiajuli (Pt), Sonitpur
No.1 Palash Basti Gaon is a village situated in the Dhekiajuli (Pt) subdivision of Sonitpur district, Assam. It is located approximately 145 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhekiajuli and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Tezpur. Palasbasti serves as the Gram Panchayat for No.1 Palash Basti Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon is 285773. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.9 hectares and falls under the 784112 pincode. Dhekiajuli is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
No.1 Palash Basti Gaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barchalla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sonitpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon
As per Census 2011, No.1 Palash Basti Gaon village has a total population of 1,504 people, consisting of 759 males and 745 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 618 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for No.1 Palash Basti Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,504 | 759 | 745 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 280 | 142 | 138 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 64 | 34 | 30 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 618 | 383 | 235 |
| Illiterate Population | 886 | 376 | 510 |
Nearby Villages of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon
No.1 Palash Basti Gaon 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 No.1 Palash Basti Gaon
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the No.1 Palash Basti Gaon.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhekiajuli to No.1 Palash Basti Gaon is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tezpur to No.1 Palash Basti Gaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in No.1 Palash Basti Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for No.1 Palash Basti Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in No.1 Palash Basti Gaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving No.1 Palash Basti Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about No.1 Palash Basti Gaon
Where is No.1 Palash Basti Gaon located?
No.1 Palash Basti Gaon village is located in Dhekiajuli (Pt) Subdivision, Sonitpur district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon is Palasbasti.
What is the pincode of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon?
The pincode of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon is 784112.
What is the population of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon?
No.1 Palash Basti Gaon has a total population of 1,504, including 759 males and 745 females.
How many households are there in No.1 Palash Basti Gaon?
There are 274 households in No.1 Palash Basti Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in No.1 Palash Basti Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of No.1 Palash Basti Gaon is 41.09%. Male literacy is 50.46% and female literacy is 31.54%.