Namphoi Forest Village - Margherita, Tinsukia
Namphoi Forest Village is a village situated in the Margherita subdivision of Tinsukia district, Assam. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Margherita and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Tinsukia. Jagun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namphoi Forest Village village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Namphoi Forest Village is 291055. The village covers a total geographical area of 124 hectares and falls under the 786188 pincode. Margherita is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Namphoi Forest Village 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 Namphoi Forest Village
As per Census 2011, Namphoi Forest Village has a total population of 4,152 people, consisting of 2,163 males and 1,989 females. The village has 832 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 947 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,389 literate and 1,763 illiterate residents. Additionally, 60 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Namphoi Forest Village are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,152 | 2,163 | 1,989 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 947 | 509 | 438 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 60 | 34 | 26 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3,147 | 1,645 | 1,502 |
| Literate Population | 2,389 | 1,355 | 1,034 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,763 | 808 | 955 |
Nearby Villages of Namphoi Forest Village
Namphoi Forest Village 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 Namphoi Forest Village
Namphoi Forest Village is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Margherita to Namphoi Forest Village is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tinsukia to Namphoi Forest Village is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Namphoi Forest Village
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Namphoi Forest Village village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Namphoi Forest Village
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Namphoi Forest Village village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Namphoi Forest Village
Where is Namphoi Forest Village located?
Namphoi Forest Village village is located in Margherita Subdivision, Tinsukia district, Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namphoi Forest Village?
The Gram Panchayat of Namphoi Forest Village is Jagun.
What is the pincode of Namphoi Forest Village?
The pincode of Namphoi Forest Village is 786188.
What is the population of Namphoi Forest Village?
Namphoi Forest Village has a total population of 4,152, including 2,163 males and 1,989 females.
How many households are there in Namphoi Forest Village?
There are 832 households in Namphoi Forest Village.
What is the literacy rate in Namphoi Forest Village?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Namphoi Forest Village is 57.54%. Male literacy is 62.64% and female literacy is 51.99%.