Indian Village Directory

Handique Village

Handique is an inhabited village in Nazira Sub-district of Sivasagar district, Assam. Its Census village code is 292857, the Census 2011 record lists 875 people in 175 households and the reported area is 274.14 hectares. The local references include Puwali Phukon Gram Panchayat, Nazira CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nazira (Mb) at about 13 km.

In short:

Handique is a village in Nazira Sub-district, Sivasagar district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 292857 and 875 people in 175 households.

Village Code292857
Population875
Households175
Area274.14 hectares

Detailed village profile

Handique at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 875 people, 274.14 hectares of reported area and Nazira (Mb) as the nearest town reference for Handique, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Assam
District Sivasagar
Sub-district Nazira
CD Block Nazira
Gram Panchayat PUWALI PHUKON
  • Handique falls under Nazira Sub-district in Sivasagar district, Assam.
  • The Census village code is 292857.
  • The record lists 875 people living in 175 households.
  • The reported village area is 274.14 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nazira (Mb).
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Handique
Census Village Code
292857
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Sivasagar
District Census Code
311
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Nazira
Sub-district Census Code
02073
CD Block
Nazira
Gram Panchayat
Puwali Phukon
Households
175
Population
875
Male Population
440
Female Population
435
Sex Ratio
988.64
Area
274.14 hectares
Area
2.74 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 319.18 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 18.74% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Handique in the official administrative record. Census village code 292857, Puwali Phukon Gram Panchayat and Nazira CD Block.

State Census Code
18
District Census Code
311
Sub-district Census Code
02073
Village Census Code
292857
CD Block Code
0109
CD Block Name
Nazira
Gram Panchayat Name
Puwali Phukon

Location and Distance

Nazira (Mb) is the nearest town listed for Handique, about 13 km away. Sivasagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Nazira
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Sivasagar
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nazira (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Total Geographical Area
274.14 hectares
Area
2.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 875 people in 175 households, with 440 male residents and 435 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 18.74% for Handique. Population density works out to about 319.18 people per sq km.

Total Households
175
Total Population
875
Male Population
440
Female Population
435
Sex Ratio
988.64
Average Household Size
5.0
ST Population
164
ST Male Population
77
ST Female Population
87
ST Population Share
18.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Handique include treated tap 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 All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Handique 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
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Handique include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Handique is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 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
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Handique show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Bamboo and Betel Nut and net sown area is 228.13 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Bamboo
Agricultural Commodities Third
Betel Nut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
18.01
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
6 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
228.13
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
228.13 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Handique village located?

Handique is in Nazira Sub-district of Sivasagar district in Assam, India.

Which district is Handique village in?

Handique village is in Sivasagar district.

Which state is Handique village in?

Handique village is in Assam.

Which sub-district is Handique under?

Handique comes under Nazira Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Handique?

The Census village code of Handique is 292857.

Which Gram Panchayat is Handique under?

Handique is listed under PUWALI PHUKON Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Nazira.

What is the population of Handique village?

The village record lists 875 people and 175 households for Handique.

How many households are in Handique village?

The village record lists 175 households for Handique.

What is the male and female population of Handique?

The record lists 440 male residents and 435 female residents for Handique.

What is the sex ratio of Handique village?

The sex ratio of Handique is 988.64 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Handique village?

The reported geographical area of Handique is 274.14 hectares.

What is the population density of Handique village?

The approximate population density of Handique is 319.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Handique?

The nearest town listed for Handique is Nazira (Mb), about 13 km away.

How far is Handique from the district headquarters?

Handique is about 30 km from Sivasagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Handique from the sub-district headquarters?

Handique is about 13 km from Nazira, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Handique?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Handique.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Handique?

For Handique, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Bamboo and Betel Nut and net sown area is 228.13 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Handique.

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.