Dhubri
Dhubri is a district in the Assam State of India. Total area of Dhubri is 2,176 km² including 2,144.06 km² rural area and 31.94 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dhubri has a population of 19,49,258 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,03,701 while rural population is 17,45,557. Dhubri has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 895.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,14,674 houses in the district, including 43,599 urban houses and 3,71,075 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,052 villages in dhubri district.
The Dhubri district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
South Salmara is the largest subdivision in dhubri district by area while Dhubri (Pt) is the largest subdivision by population. Gossaigaon (Pt) is the smallest subdivision in dhubri district by both area and population. There are 9 subdivisions in Dhubri district. Here is the list of all Dhubri Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Dhubri District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Agamoni | 214 | 1,72,146 |
2 | Bagribari | 207 | 1,52,733 |
3 | Bilasipara | 267 | 2,57,905 |
4 | Chapar | 190 | 1,39,122 |
5 | Dhubri | 347 | 4,25,809 |
6 | Golokganj | 210 | 1,92,587 |
7 | Gossaigaon | 75 | 53,842 |
8 | Mankachar | 242 | 3,05,606 |
9 | South Salmara | 424 | 2,49,508 |
Population of Dhubri District
The population of Dhubri 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 Dhubri, 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 |
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Total Population | 19,49,258 | 17,45,557 | 2,03,701 |
Total Male Population | 9,97,848 | 8,93,914 | 1,03,934 |
Total Female Population | 9,51,410 | 8,51,643 | 99,767 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,68,262 | 3,45,279 | 22,983 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,87,092 | 1,75,213 | 11,879 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,81,170 | 1,70,066 | 11,104 |
Literate Population | 9,22,341 | 7,73,646 | 1,48,695 |
Literate Male Population | 5,11,551 | 4,31,395 | 80,156 |
Literate Female Population | 4,10,790 | 3,42,251 | 68,539 |
Illiterate Population | 10,26,917 | 9,71,911 | 55,006 |
Illiterate Male Population | 4,86,297 | 4,62,519 | 23,778 |
Illiterate Female Population | 5,40,620 | 5,09,392 | 31,228 |
Households | 4,14,674 | 3,71,075 | 43,599 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dhubri. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 70,395 | 39,929 | 30,466 |
SC Male Population | 36,359 | 20,692 | 15,667 |
SC Female Population | 34,036 | 19,237 | 14,799 |
Total ST Population | 6,332 | 5,631 | 701 |
ST Male Population | 3,198 | 2,831 | 367 |
ST Female Population | 3,134 | 2,800 | 334 |
Population Density | 896 / km² | 814 / km² | 6,378 / km² |