Barpeta

Barpeta is a Town and Subdivision in Barpeta 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 Barpeta Block (CD) is 02022. Total area of barpeta subdivision is 324 km² including 307.12 km² rural area and 17.11 km² urban area. Barpeta subdivision has a population of 3,65,608 peoples, out of which urban population is 60,950 while rural population is 3,04,658. Barpeta has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Barpeta subdivision has a population density of 1128 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 73,224 houses in the sub-district, including 12,916 urban houses and 60,308 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.39% population of barpeta subdivision is literate, out of which 61.18% males and 51.35% females are literate.

List of Villages in Barpeta Subdivision

Barpeta Subdivision has a total of 137 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 Barpeta Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Barpeta Subdivision

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barpeta 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.