Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar is a Town and Subdivision in Chirang 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, the sub-district code of Kokrajhar Block (CD) is 02004. The total area of Kokrajhar Subdivision is 20 km², which includes 14.96 km² of rural area and 4.88 km² of urban area. Kokrajhar has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kokrajhar Subdivision
Kokrajhar Subdivision has a total of 13 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 Kokrajhar Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basugaon | N/A | Basugaon (1 km) |
| 2 | Basugaon Thuribari | N/A | Basugaon (0 km) |
| 3 | Bhutiapara | N/A | Basugaon (1 km) |
| 4 | Bhutkura | N/A | Basugaon (3 km) |
| 5 | Fulguri | N/A | Basugaon (3 km) |
| 6 | Hekaipara | N/A | Basugaon (1 km) |
| 7 | Kachutola | N/A | Basugaon (2 km) |
| 8 | Khagrabari | N/A | Basugaon (5 km) |
| 9 | Nalbari | N/A | Basugaon (5 km) |
| 10 | Nichinapara | N/A | Basugaon (1 km) |
| 11 | Sakati Bhatipara | N/A | Basugaon (4 km) |
| 12 | Sakatiuzanpara | N/A | Basugaon (4 km) |
| 13 | Tirimari | N/A | Basugaon (5 km) |
Population of Kokrajhar Subdivision
The population profile of Kokrajhar 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 Kokrajhar Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,001 | 8,152 | 13,849 |
| Male Population | 11,266 | 4,140 | 7,126 |
| Female Population | 10,735 | 4,012 | 6,723 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,460 | 31,781 | 3,679 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,171 | 16,261 | 1,910 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,289 | 15,520 | 1,769 |
| Literate Population | 1,50,639 | 1,19,424 | 31,215 |
| Literate Male Population | 84,492 | 67,623 | 16,869 |
| Literate Female Population | 66,147 | 51,801 | 14,346 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,02,455 | 94,671 | 7,784 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 44,668 | 41,360 | 3,308 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 57,787 | 53,311 | 4,476 |
| Total Households | 4,765 | 1,726 | 3,039 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kokrajhar Subdivision is around 22,001 people. This includes 11,266 males and 10,735 females. Rural population is about 8,152 (4,140 males and 4,012 females), while urban population is nearly 13,849 (7,126 males and 6,723 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 35,460 of the population, with 18,171 boys and 17,289 girls. Rural areas have 31,781 children, and urban areas have about 3,679 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,50,639 literate people in Kokrajhar Subdivision, including 84,492 literate males and 66,147 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,19,424 individuals and urban literacy covers around 31,215 people.
- About 1,02,455 people in Kokrajhar Subdivision are not literate, including 44,668 males and 57,787 females. Rural areas include 94,671 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,784 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 4,765 households, with 1,726 in villages and 3,039 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kokrajhar Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,417 | 5,539 | 4,878 |
| SC Male Population | 5,376 | 2,872 | 2,504 |
| SC Female Population | 5,041 | 2,667 | 2,374 |
| Total ST Population | 93,668 | 85,022 | 8,646 |
| ST Male Population | 46,774 | 42,640 | 4,134 |
| ST Female Population | 46,894 | 42,382 | 4,512 |
| Population Density | 234 / km² | 200 / km² | 4,158 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kokrajhar Subdivision is approximately 10,417 people, including 5,376 males and 5,041 females. Around 5,539 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,878 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kokrajhar Subdivision is about 93,668 people, including 46,774 males and 46,894 females. Around 85,022 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 8,646 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 234 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 200 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,158 people per sq. km.