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Bonkhowa Chuk Village

Bonkhowa Chuk is an inhabited village in Majuli Sub-district of Jorhat district, Assam. Its Census village code is 293446, the Census 2011 record lists 1,412 people in 296 households and the reported area is 221 hectares. The local references include Bongaon Gram Panchayat, Majuli CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jorhat at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Bonkhowa Chuk is a village in Majuli Sub-district, Jorhat district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 293446 and 1,412 people in 296 households.
Village Code293446
Population1,412
Households296
Area221 hectares
Nearest TownJorhat

Key Village Facts

Village
Bonkhowa Chuk
Census Village Code
293446
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Jorhat
District Census Code
312
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Majuli
Sub-district Census Code
02076
CD Block
Majuli
Gram Panchayat
Bongaon
Households
296
Population
1,412
Male Population
672
Female Population
740
Sex Ratio
1,101.19
Area
221 hectares
Area
2.21 sq km
Nearest Town
Jorhat
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bonkhowa Chuk at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,412 people, 221 hectares of reported area and Jorhat as the nearest town reference for Bonkhowa Chuk, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateAssam
DistrictJorhat
Sub-districtMajuli
CD BlockMajuli
Gram PanchayatBONGAON
  • Bonkhowa Chuk falls under Majuli Sub-district in Jorhat district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 293446.
  • The record lists 1,412 people living in 296 households.
  • The reported village area is 221 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jorhat.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density638.91 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.77 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share55.67%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.78%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bonkhowa Chuk in the official administrative record. Census village code 293446, Bongaon Gram Panchayat and Majuli CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
312
Sub-district Census Code
02076
Village Census Code
293446
CD Block Code
0114
CD Block Name
Majuli
Gram Panchayat Name
Bongaon

Location and Distance

Jorhat is the nearest town listed for Bonkhowa Chuk, about 50 km away. Jorhat is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Majuli
District Headquarter
Jorhat
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jorhat(mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Jorhat
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
221 hectares
Area
2.21 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,412 people in 296 households, with 672 male residents and 740 female residents. The average household size is 4.77, and SC share is 55.67% and ST share is 0.78% for Bonkhowa Chuk. Population density works out to about 638.91 people per sq km.

Total Households
296
Total Population
1,412
Male Population
672
Female Population
740
Sex Ratio
1,101.19
Average Household Size
4.77
SC Population
786
SC Male Population
364
SC Female Population
422
SC Population Share
55.67
ST Population
11
ST Male Population
6
ST Female Population
5
ST Population Share
0.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bonkhowa Chuk list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Private Arts And Science Degree College
Available
Private Arts And Science Degree College Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bonkhowa Chuk. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
8
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bonkhowa Chuk include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bonkhowa Chuk include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Sea River Ferry Service
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bonkhowa Chuk include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bonkhowa Chuk is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bonkhowa Chuk show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mustard Seed and net sown area is 80 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustard Seed
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
103 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
80 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bonkhowa Chuk village located?

Bonkhowa Chuk is in Majuli Sub-district of Jorhat district in Assam, India.

Which district is Bonkhowa Chuk village in?

Bonkhowa Chuk village is in Jorhat district.

Which state is Bonkhowa Chuk village in?

Bonkhowa Chuk village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Bonkhowa Chuk under?

Bonkhowa Chuk comes under Majuli Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bonkhowa Chuk?

The Census village code of Bonkhowa Chuk is 293446.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bonkhowa Chuk under?

Bonkhowa Chuk is listed under BONGAON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Majuli.

What is the population of Bonkhowa Chuk village?

The village record lists 1,412 people and 296 households for Bonkhowa Chuk.

How many households are in Bonkhowa Chuk village?

The village record lists 296 households for Bonkhowa Chuk.

What is the male and female population of Bonkhowa Chuk?

The record lists 672 male residents and 740 female residents for Bonkhowa Chuk.

What is the sex ratio of Bonkhowa Chuk village?

The sex ratio of Bonkhowa Chuk is 1,101.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bonkhowa Chuk village?

The reported geographical area of Bonkhowa Chuk is 221 hectares.

What is the population density of Bonkhowa Chuk village?

The approximate population density of Bonkhowa Chuk is 638.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bonkhowa Chuk?

The nearest town listed for Bonkhowa Chuk is Jorhat, about 50 km away.

How far is Bonkhowa Chuk from the district headquarters?

Bonkhowa Chuk is about 50 km from Jorhat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bonkhowa Chuk?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Bonkhowa Chuk.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bonkhowa Chuk?

For Bonkhowa Chuk, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mustard Seed and net sown area is 80 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bonkhowa Chuk.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 2 health centre records for Bonkhowa Chuk.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.