Silchar

Silchar is a Town and Subdivision in Cachar 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 Silchar Block (CD) is 02097. Total area of silchar subdivision is 871 km² including 818.55 km² rural area and 52.41 km² urban area. Silchar subdivision has a population of 7,04,465 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,84,267 while rural population is 4,20,198. Silchar has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Silchar subdivision has a population density of 808.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,56,321 houses in the sub-district, including 62,639 urban houses and 93,682 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.11% population of silchar subdivision is literate, out of which 75.15% males and 66.89% females are literate.

List of Villages in Silchar Subdivision

Silchar Subdivision has a total of 262 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 Silchar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Silchar Subdivision

The population profile of Silchar 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 Silchar'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 Silchar 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.