Dhemaji
Dhemaji is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Dhemaji district is 3,237 km², which includes 3,221.45 km² of rural area and 15.55 km² of urban area. There are about 1,264 villages in Dhemaji district.
For administrative convenience, Dhemaji 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.
Jonai is the largest subdivision in dhemaji district covering area of 1089.27 km² while Dhakuakhana (Pt) is the smallest subdivision in dhemaji district covering area of 87.43 km². Sissibargaon is the most populous whereas Subansiri (Pt) is the least populous subdivision in dhemaji district. There are 6 subdivisions in Dhemaji district. Here is the list of all Dhemaji Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Dhemaji District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhakuakhana | 87 | 29,575 |
| 2 | Dhemaji | 503 | 1,39,920 |
| 3 | Gogamukh | 373 | 98,760 |
| 4 | Jonai | 1,089 | 1,69,898 |
| 5 | Sissibargaon | 950 | 2,34,030 |
| 6 | Subansiri | 235 | 13,950 |
Population of Dhemaji District
The population of Dhemaji 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 Dhemaji, 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 | 6,86,133 | 6,37,848 | 48,285 |
| Total Male Population | 3,51,249 | 3,26,278 | 24,971 |
| Total Female Population | 3,34,884 | 3,11,570 | 23,314 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,04,247 | 98,352 | 5,895 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53,457 | 50,402 | 3,055 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,790 | 47,950 | 2,840 |
| Literate Population | 4,23,028 | 3,87,412 | 35,616 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,37,761 | 2,18,382 | 19,379 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,85,267 | 1,69,030 | 16,237 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,63,105 | 2,50,436 | 12,669 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,13,488 | 1,07,896 | 5,592 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,49,617 | 1,42,540 | 7,077 |
| Households | 1,29,869 | 1,19,638 | 10,231 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dhemaji district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dhemaji district is 6,86,133, including 3,51,249 males and 3,34,884 females. In rural areas, it is 6,37,848, including 3,26,278 males and 3,11,570 females. In urban areas, it is 48,285, including 24,971 males and 23,314 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dhemaji district is 1,04,247, including 53,457 boys and 50,790 girls. In rural areas, it is 98,352, including 50,402 boys and 47,950 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,895, including 3,055 boys and 2,840 girls.
- Literate population in Dhemaji district is around 4,23,028, including 2,37,761 males and 1,85,267 females. In rural areas, it is 3,87,412, including 2,18,382 males and 1,69,030 females. In urban areas, it is 35,616, including 19,379 males and 16,237 females.
- Illiterate population in Dhemaji district is about 2,63,105, including 1,13,488 males and 1,49,617 females. In rural areas, it is 2,50,436, including 1,07,896 males and 1,42,540 females. In urban areas, it is 12,669, including 5,592 males and 7,077 females.
- There are about 1,29,869 households in Dhemaji district, including 1,19,638 in rural areas and 10,231 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dhemaji. 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 | 44,225 | 40,524 | 3,701 |
| SC Male Population | 23,006 | 21,061 | 1,945 |
| SC Female Population | 21,219 | 19,463 | 1,756 |
| Total ST Population | 3,25,560 | 3,17,215 | 8,345 |
| ST Male Population | 1,65,449 | 1,61,268 | 4,181 |
| ST Female Population | 1,60,111 | 1,55,947 | 4,164 |
| Population Density | 212 / km² | 198 / km² | 3,105 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dhemaji district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhemaji district is approximately 44,225, including 23,006 males and 21,219 females. In rural areas, it is 40,524, including 21,061 males and 19,463 females. In urban areas, it is 3,701, including 1,945 males and 1,756 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhemaji district is about 3,25,560, including 1,65,449 males and 1,60,111 females. In rural areas, it is 3,17,215, including 1,61,268 males and 1,55,947 females. In urban areas, it is 8,345, including 4,181 males and 4,164 females.
- Overall population density of Dhemaji district is around 212 people per km². Rural areas have about 198 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,105 people per km².