Tihu

Tihu 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 information the sub-district code of Tihu Block (CD) is 02132. Total area of tihu subdivision is 36 km². Tihu subdivision has a population of 17,508 peoples. Tihu subdivision has a population density of 709.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,690 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 317.15% population of tihu subdivision is literate, out of which 335.11% males and 298.79% females are literate.

List of Villages in Tihu Subdivision

Tihu Subdivision has a total of 11 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 Tihu Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bangaon N/A Tihu (15 km)
2Barkachuajar N/A Tihu
3Bhalukdonga N/A Tihu (7 km)
4Chapara N/A Barama
5Digheli N/A Tihu (4 km)
6Heramjhar N/A Barama (5 km)
7Madhapur N/A Barama (4 km)
8Murmela N/A Guwajhati (6 km)
9Nakuchi N/A Tihu (5 km)
10Saru Kachuajhar N/A Tihu
11Thaikarakuchi N/A Tihu (7 km)

Population of Tihu Subdivision

The population profile of Tihu 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 Tihu's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 17,508 17,508 N/A
Male Population 8,850 8,850 N/A
Female Population 8,658 8,658 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,118 5,736 382
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,076 2,905 171
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,042 2,831 211
Literate Population 55,526 51,612 3,914
Literate Male Population 29,657 27,599 2,058
Literate Female Population 25,869 24,013 1,856
Illiterate Population 12,130 11,445 685
Illiterate Male Population 4,706 4,427 279
Illiterate Female Population 7,424 7,018 406
Total Households 3,690 3,690 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tihu Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 15,328 14,240 1,088
SC Male Population 7,741 7,211 530
SC Female Population 7,587 7,029 558
Total ST Population 3,004 2,933 71
ST Male Population 1,511 1,477 34
ST Female Population 1,493 1,456 37
Population Density 709 / km² 671 / km² 3,285 / km²