Chirang District, Assam
Chirang District is an administrative district in the state of Assam, India. It is situated about 210 km from Dispur, the state capital of Assam. The district headquarters is located at Kajalgaon. Bodo, Assamese and Garo are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,923 km², including 1,910.94 km² of rural area and 12.06 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Chirang District
Chirang District is divided into 5 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 505 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengtol | 87 | 663.02 |
| 2 | Bijni (Pt) | 291 | 171.48 |
| 3 | Bijni (Pt) | 291 | 912.88 |
| 4 | Sidli (Pt) | 127 | 63.46 |
| 5 | Sidli (Pt) | 127 | 270.93 |
Population of Chirang District
As per the Census 2011, Chirang District has a total population of 4,82,162 people, consisting of 2,44,860 males and 2,37,302 females. There are 97,395 households in the district with an average population density of 251 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,82,162 | 4,46,825 | 35,337 |
| Male Population | 2,44,860 | 2,26,895 | 17,965 |
| Female Population | 2,37,302 | 2,19,930 | 17,372 |
| Total Households | 97,395 | 89,823 | 7,572 |
| Population Density | 251 / km² | 234 / km² | 2,930 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 2,59,902 literate people and 73,215 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 35,135 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,78,688 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 73,215 | 69,176 | 4,039 |
| Literate Population | 2,59,902 | 2,34,463 | 25,439 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,22,260 | 2,12,362 | 9,898 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 35,135 | 31,362 | 3,773 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,78,688 | 1,76,423 | 2,265 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.