Jalah

Jalah is a Town and Subdivision in Baksa District of Assam. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Jalah Block (CD) is 02140. The total area of Jalah Subdivision is 294 km². Jalah has a sex ratio of approximately 1005 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jalah Subdivision

Jalah Subdivision has a total of 79 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jalah Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jalah Subdivision

The population profile of Jalah Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Jalah Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 81,979 people. Includes nearly 40,871 males and 41,108 females. Rural population is about 81,979 people.
• There are around 2,101 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,106 boys and 995 girls.
• Literate population is about 16,367 people. Non-literate population is around 5,171 people.
• There are nearly 17,125 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jalah Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jalah Subdivision is approximately 846 people, including 418 males and 428 females. Around 846 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jalah Subdivision is about 2,468 people, including 1,229 males and 1,239 females. Around 2,468 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 916 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 916 people per sq. km.