Makum Junction Gaon - Doom Dooma, Tinsukia
Makum Junction 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 9 km from the district headquarters in Tinsukia. Hapjan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makum Junction Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Makum Junction Gaon is 290320. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.86 hectares and falls under the 786170 pincode. Makum is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Makum Junction 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 Digboi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Makum Junction Gaon
As per Census 2011, Makum Junction Gaon village has a total population of 1,276 people, consisting of 654 males and 622 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 970 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Makum Junction Gaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,276 | 654 | 622 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 133 | 73 | 60 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 24 | 9 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Literate Population | 970 | 525 | 445 |
| Illiterate Population | 306 | 129 | 177 |
Nearby Villages of Makum Junction Gaon
Makum Junction 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 Makum Junction Gaon
Makum Junction Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| 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 Makum to Makum Junction Gaon is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tinsukia to Makum Junction Gaon is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Makum Junction Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Makum Junction 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 Makum Junction 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 Makum Junction Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Makum Junction Gaon
Where is Makum Junction Gaon located?
Makum Junction Gaon village is located in Doom Dooma Subdivision, Tinsukia district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Makum Junction Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Makum Junction Gaon is Hapjan.
What is the pincode of Makum Junction Gaon?
The pincode of Makum Junction Gaon is 786170.
What is the population of Makum Junction Gaon?
Makum Junction Gaon has a total population of 1,276, including 654 males and 622 females.
How many households are there in Makum Junction Gaon?
There are 281 households in Makum Junction Gaon.
What is the literacy rate in Makum Junction Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Makum Junction Gaon is 76.02%. Male literacy is 80.28% and female literacy is 71.54%.