Long Gaon - Margherita, Tinsukia
Long Gaon is a village situated in the Margherita subdivision of Tinsukia district, Assam. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Margherita and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Tinsukia. Ketetong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Long Gaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Long Gaon is 290867. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.32 hectares and falls under the 786182 pincode. Margherita is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Long 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 Margherita Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Long Gaon
According to the 2011 Census, Long Gaon village had a total population of 136 people, including 70 males and 66 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.15%, with male literacy at 76.36% and female literacy at 69.81%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.
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 | 136 | 70 | 66 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| Literate Population | 79 | 42 | 37 |
| Illiterate Population | 57 | 28 | 29 |
Nearby Villages of Long Gaon
Long 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 Long Gaon
Long 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 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Margherita to Long Gaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tinsukia to Long Gaon is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Long Gaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Long 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 Long 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 Long 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 5-10 km |
FAQs about Long Gaon
Where is Long Gaon located?
Long Gaon village is located in Margherita Subdivision, Tinsukia district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Long Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Long Gaon is Ketetong.
What is the pincode of Long Gaon?
The pincode of Long Gaon is 786182.
What is the population of Long Gaon?
Long Gaon had a total population of 136, including 70 males and 66 females.
How many households are there in Long Gaon?
Long Gaon had 26 households.
What is the literacy rate in Long Gaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Long Gaon was 73.15%. Male literacy was 76.36% and female literacy was 69.81%.