Cachar
Cachar is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Cachar district is 3,786 km², which includes 3,721.41 km² of rural area and 64.59 km² of urban area. There are about 998 villages in Cachar district.
For administrative convenience, Cachar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 5 subdivisions in Cachar district. Here is the list of all Cachar Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Cachar District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Katigora | 733 | 2,91,875 |
| 2 | Lakhipur | 882 | 2,91,872 |
| 3 | Silchar | 871 | 7,04,465 |
| 4 | Sonai | 855 | 3,24,315 |
| 5 | Udarbond | 445 | 1,24,090 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Lakhipur is the largest subdivision in cachar district by area, while Silchar is the largest by population. Udarbond is the smallest subdivision in cachar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Lakhipur | Silchar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Udarbond | Udarbond |
Population of Cachar District
The population of Cachar offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Cachar, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,36,617 | 14,21,153 | 3,15,464 |
| Total Male Population | 8,86,284 | 7,27,083 | 1,59,201 |
| Total Female Population | 8,50,333 | 6,94,070 | 1,56,263 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,56,774 | 2,22,673 | 34,101 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,31,417 | 1,13,943 | 17,474 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,25,357 | 1,08,730 | 16,627 |
| Literate Population | 11,74,128 | 9,23,736 | 2,50,392 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,39,946 | 5,09,621 | 1,30,325 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,34,182 | 4,14,115 | 1,20,067 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,62,489 | 4,97,417 | 65,072 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,46,338 | 2,17,462 | 28,876 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,16,151 | 2,79,955 | 36,196 |
| Households | 3,79,955 | 3,10,750 | 69,205 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Cachar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Cachar district is 17,36,617, including 8,86,284 males and 8,50,333 females. In rural areas, it is 14,21,153, including 7,27,083 males and 6,94,070 females. In urban areas, it is 3,15,464, including 1,59,201 males and 1,56,263 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Cachar district is 2,56,774, including 1,31,417 boys and 1,25,357 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,22,673, including 1,13,943 boys and 1,08,730 girls. In urban areas, it is 34,101, including 17,474 boys and 16,627 girls.
- Literate population in Cachar district is around 11,74,128, including 6,39,946 males and 5,34,182 females. In rural areas, it is 9,23,736, including 5,09,621 males and 4,14,115 females. In urban areas, it is 2,50,392, including 1,30,325 males and 1,20,067 females.
- Illiterate population in Cachar district is about 5,62,489, including 2,46,338 males and 3,16,151 females. In rural areas, it is 4,97,417, including 2,17,462 males and 2,79,955 females. In urban areas, it is 65,072, including 28,876 males and 36,196 females.
- There are about 3,79,955 households in Cachar district, including 3,10,750 in rural areas and 69,205 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Cachar. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,64,897 | 2,16,090 | 48,807 |
| SC Male Population | 1,36,051 | 1,11,487 | 24,564 |
| SC Female Population | 1,28,846 | 1,04,603 | 24,243 |
| Total ST Population | 17,569 | 16,613 | 956 |
| ST Male Population | 8,736 | 8,237 | 499 |
| ST Female Population | 8,833 | 8,376 | 457 |
| Population Density | 459 / km² | 382 / km² | 4,884 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Cachar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Cachar district is approximately 2,64,897, including 1,36,051 males and 1,28,846 females. In rural areas, it is 2,16,090, including 1,11,487 males and 1,04,603 females. In urban areas, it is 48,807, including 24,564 males and 24,243 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Cachar district is about 17,569, including 8,736 males and 8,833 females. In rural areas, it is 16,613, including 8,237 males and 8,376 females. In urban areas, it is 956, including 499 males and 457 females.
- Overall population density of Cachar district is around 459 people per km². Rural areas have about 382 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,884 people per km².