Soon Jan - Doom Dooma, Tinsukia
Soon Jan is a village situated in the Doom Dooma subdivision of Tinsukia district, Assam. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Doom Dooma and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Tinsukia. Dirak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soon Jan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Soon Jan is 290362. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.2 hectares and falls under the 786152 pincode. Doomdoma is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Soon Jan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sadiya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Soon Jan
According to the 2011 Census, Soon Jan village had a total population of 154 people, including 78 males and 76 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.35%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 66.67%.
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 | 154 | 78 | 76 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 107 | 61 | 46 |
| Illiterate Population | 47 | 17 | 30 |
Nearby Villages of Soon Jan
Soon Jan 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 Soon Jan
Public transport in the Soon Jan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| 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 Soon Jan is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tinsukia to Soon Jan is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Soon Jan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soon Jan 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 Soon Jan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soon Jan 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 Soon Jan
Where is Soon Jan located?
Soon Jan village is located in Doom Dooma Subdivision, Tinsukia district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Soon Jan?
The Gram Panchayat of Soon Jan is Dirak.
What is the pincode of Soon Jan?
The pincode of Soon Jan is 786152.
What is the population of Soon Jan?
Soon Jan had a total population of 154, including 78 males and 76 females.
How many households are there in Soon Jan?
Soon Jan had 26 households.
What is the literacy rate in Soon Jan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soon Jan was 75.35%. Male literacy was 83.56% and female literacy was 66.67%.