Chirang
Chirang is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Chirang district is 1,923 km², which includes 1,910.94 km² of rural area and 12.06 km² of urban area. There are about 501 villages in Chirang district.
For administrative convenience, Chirang 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 6 subdivisions in Chirang district. Here is the list of all Chirang Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Chirang District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnagar | 47 | 9,500 |
| 2 | Bengtol | 663 | 49,941 |
| 3 | Bijni | 913 | 2,33,586 |
| 4 | Bongaigaon | 10 | 8,253 |
| 5 | Kokrajhar | 20 | 22,001 |
| 6 | Sidli | 271 | 1,58,881 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bijni (Pt) is the largest subdivision in chirang district by both area and population. Bongaigaon (Pt) is the smallest subdivision in chirang district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bijni (Pt) | Bijni (Pt) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Bongaigaon (Pt) | Bongaigaon (Pt) |
Population of Chirang District
The population of Chirang 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 Chirang, 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 | 4,82,162 | 4,46,825 | 35,337 |
| Total Male Population | 2,44,860 | 2,26,895 | 17,965 |
| Total Female Population | 2,37,302 | 2,19,930 | 17,372 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 73,215 | 69,176 | 4,039 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,201 | 35,141 | 2,060 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,014 | 34,035 | 1,979 |
| Literate Population | 2,59,902 | 2,34,463 | 25,439 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,45,869 | 1,32,102 | 13,767 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,14,033 | 1,02,361 | 11,672 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,22,260 | 2,12,362 | 9,898 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 98,991 | 94,793 | 4,198 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,23,269 | 1,17,569 | 5,700 |
| Households | 97,395 | 89,823 | 7,572 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Chirang district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Chirang district is 4,82,162, including 2,44,860 males and 2,37,302 females. In rural areas, it is 4,46,825, including 2,26,895 males and 2,19,930 females. In urban areas, it is 35,337, including 17,965 males and 17,372 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Chirang district is 73,215, including 37,201 boys and 36,014 girls. In rural areas, it is 69,176, including 35,141 boys and 34,035 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,039, including 2,060 boys and 1,979 girls.
- Literate population in Chirang district is around 2,59,902, including 1,45,869 males and 1,14,033 females. In rural areas, it is 2,34,463, including 1,32,102 males and 1,02,361 females. In urban areas, it is 25,439, including 13,767 males and 11,672 females.
- Illiterate population in Chirang district is about 2,22,260, including 98,991 males and 1,23,269 females. In rural areas, it is 2,12,362, including 94,793 males and 1,17,569 females. In urban areas, it is 9,898, including 4,198 males and 5,700 females.
- There are about 97,395 households in Chirang district, including 89,823 in rural areas and 7,572 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Chirang. 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 | 35,135 | 31,362 | 3,773 |
| SC Male Population | 18,105 | 16,212 | 1,893 |
| SC Female Population | 17,030 | 15,150 | 1,880 |
| Total ST Population | 1,78,688 | 1,76,423 | 2,265 |
| ST Male Population | 89,273 | 88,167 | 1,106 |
| ST Female Population | 89,415 | 88,256 | 1,159 |
| Population Density | 251 / km² | 234 / km² | 2,930 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Chirang district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chirang district is approximately 35,135, including 18,105 males and 17,030 females. In rural areas, it is 31,362, including 16,212 males and 15,150 females. In urban areas, it is 3,773, including 1,893 males and 1,880 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chirang district is about 1,78,688, including 89,273 males and 89,415 females. In rural areas, it is 1,76,423, including 88,167 males and 88,256 females. In urban areas, it is 2,265, including 1,106 males and 1,159 females.
- Overall population density of Chirang district is around 251 people per km². Rural areas have about 234 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,930 people per km².