Chenga

Chenga 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 Chenga Block (CD) is 02021. Total area of chenga subdivision is 309 km² including 305.06 km² rural area and 3.47 km² urban area. Chenga subdivision has a population of 1,42,845 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,264 while rural population is 1,34,581. Chenga has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Chenga subdivision has a population density of 463 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 27,845 houses in the sub-district, including 1,649 urban houses and 26,196 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 43.60% population of chenga subdivision is literate, out of which 47.87% males and 39.10% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chenga Subdivision

Chenga Subdivision has a total of 72 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 Chenga Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chenga Subdivision

The population profile of Chenga 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 Chenga'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 Chenga 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.