Dhowachala Gaon Population, Caste, Working Data Jorhat, Assam - Census 2011
Dhowachala Gaon is a village situated in Majuli circle of Jorhat district in Assam. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 208 families residing in the village Dhowachala Gaon. The total population of Dhowachala Gaon is 976 out of which 475 are males and 501 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Dhowachala Gaon is 1,055.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Dhowachala Gaon village is 129 which is 13% of the total population. There are 55 male children and 74 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Dhowachala Gaon is 1,345 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,055) of Dhowachala Gaon village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dhowachala Gaon is 90.4%. Thus Dhowachala Gaon village has a higher literacy rate compared to 72.8% of Jorhat district. The male literacy rate is 95.24% and the female literacy rate is 85.71% in Dhowachala Gaon village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Dhowachala Gaon village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Dhowachala Gaon Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Dhowachala Gaon village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 129 | 55 | 74 |
| Literacy | 90.44% | 95.24% | 85.71% |
| Scheduled Caste | 156 | 84 | 72 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Illiterate | 210 | 75 | 135 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.3% of total population in Dhowachala Gaon village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Dhowachala Gaon village out of total population, 287 were engaged in work activities. 87.5% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 12.5% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 287 workers engaged in Main Work, 196 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 2 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 251 | 233 | 18 |
| Cultivators | 196 | 188 | 8 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Household Industries | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Workers | 45 | 35 | 10 |
| Marginal Workers | 36 | 28 | 8 |
| Non Working | 689 | 214 | 475 |
Map of Dhowachala Gaon, Jorhat, Assam
Nearby Villages to Dhowachala Gaon, Majuli
Below are the list of villages near Dhowachala Gaon village in Majuli.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Sukan Suti Miri | 615 |
| Mudoi Tanti | 402 |
| Pohumara | 1,287 |
| Mera Garh | 405 |
| Gosai Bari | 530 |
| Gayan Chuk | 953 |
| Rangachahi | 2,327 |
| Gayan Gaon | 620 |
| Nagan Chuk | 514 |
| Keturi Bil Khat Pam | 3 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Dhowachala Gaon, Jorhat, Assam - Wikipedia