Sonowal Gaon - Doom Dooma, Tinsukia
Sonowal Gaon is a village situated in the Doom Dooma subdivision of Tinsukia district, Assam. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Doom Dooma and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Tinsukia. Gabharubheti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sonowal Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sonowal Gaon is 290416. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.66 hectares and falls under the 786160 pincode. Doomdoma is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Sonowal 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 Sonowal Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Sonowal Gaon village had a total population of 822 people, including 415 males and 407 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.29%, with male literacy at 91.53% and female literacy at 80.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.
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 | 822 | 415 | 407 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 100 | 49 | 51 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 392 | 203 | 189 |
| Literate Population | 623 | 335 | 288 |
| Illiterate Population | 199 | 80 | 119 |
Nearby Villages of Sonowal Gaon
Sonowal 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 Sonowal Gaon
Sonowal Gaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Doomdoma to Sonowal Gaon is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tinsukia to Sonowal Gaon is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sonowal Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sonowal Gaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Sonowal 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 Sonowal Gaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Sonowal Gaon
Where is Sonowal Gaon located?
Sonowal Gaon village is located in Doom Dooma Subdivision, Tinsukia district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sonowal Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Sonowal Gaon is Gabharubheti.
What is the pincode of Sonowal Gaon?
The pincode of Sonowal Gaon is 786160.
What is the population of Sonowal Gaon?
Sonowal Gaon had a total population of 822, including 415 males and 407 females.
How many households are there in Sonowal Gaon?
Sonowal Gaon had 153 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sonowal Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sonowal Gaon was 86.29%. Male literacy was 91.53% and female literacy was 80.90%.