Dighaltarang Gaon - Doom Dooma, Tinsukia
Dighaltarang Gaon is a village situated in the Doom Dooma subdivision of Tinsukia district, Assam. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Doom Dooma and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Tinsukia. Dighaltarang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dighaltarang Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dighaltarang Gaon is 290250. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.4 hectares and falls under the 786151 pincode. Doomdoma is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Dighaltarang 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 Doomdooma Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Dighaltarang Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Dighaltarang Gaon village had a total population of 1,113 people, including 586 males and 527 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,113 | 586 | 527 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 131 | 64 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 728 | 428 | 300 |
| Illiterate Population | 385 | 158 | 227 |
Nearby Villages of Dighaltarang Gaon
Dighaltarang 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 Dighaltarang Gaon
Public transport in the Dighaltarang Gaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doomdoma to Dighaltarang Gaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tinsukia to Dighaltarang Gaon 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 Dighaltarang Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dighaltarang Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dighaltarang 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 Dighaltarang Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dighaltarang Gaon
Where is Dighaltarang Gaon located?
Dighaltarang Gaon village is located in Doom Dooma Subdivision, Tinsukia district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dighaltarang Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Dighaltarang Gaon is Dighaltarang.
What is the pincode of Dighaltarang Gaon?
The pincode of Dighaltarang Gaon is 786151.
What is the population of Dighaltarang Gaon?
Dighaltarang Gaon had a total population of 1,113, including 586 males and 527 females.
How many households are there in Dighaltarang Gaon?
Dighaltarang Gaon had 207 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dighaltarang Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dighaltarang Gaon was 74.13%. Male literacy was 81.99% and female literacy was 65.22%.