Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is a district in the Assam State of India. Total area of Dibrugarh is 3,381 km² including 3,335.52 km² rural area and 45.48 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dibrugarh has a population of 13,26,335 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,43,730 while rural population is 10,82,605. Dibrugarh has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 392.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,76,867 houses in the district, including 54,453 urban houses and 2,22,414 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,318 villages in dibrugarh district.
The Dibrugarh 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.
Dibrugarh West is the largest subdivision in dibrugarh district covering area of 716.41 km² while Tengakhat is the smallest subdivision in dibrugarh district covering area of 356.60 km². Dibrugarh East is the most populous whereas Tingkhong is the least populous subdivision in dibrugarh district. There are 7 subdivisions in Dibrugarh district. Here is the list of all Dibrugarh Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Dibrugarh District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Chabua | 659 | 1,59,585 |
2 | Dibrugarh East | 378 | 2,70,230 |
3 | Dibrugarh West | 716 | 1,59,580 |
4 | Moran | 413 | 1,69,759 |
5 | Naharkatiya | 466 | 1,87,408 |
6 | Tengakhat | 357 | 2,20,478 |
7 | Tingkhong | 392 | 1,59,295 |
Population of Dibrugarh District
The population of Dibrugarh 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 Dibrugarh, 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 | 13,26,335 | 10,82,605 | 2,43,730 |
Total Male Population | 6,76,434 | 5,50,299 | 1,26,135 |
Total Female Population | 6,49,901 | 5,32,306 | 1,17,595 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,63,210 | 1,40,283 | 22,927 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83,168 | 71,296 | 11,872 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 80,042 | 68,987 | 11,055 |
Literate Population | 8,84,531 | 6,85,573 | 1,98,958 |
Literate Male Population | 4,91,361 | 3,85,122 | 1,06,239 |
Literate Female Population | 3,93,170 | 3,00,451 | 92,719 |
Illiterate Population | 4,41,804 | 3,97,032 | 44,772 |
Illiterate Male Population | 1,85,073 | 1,65,177 | 19,896 |
Illiterate Female Population | 2,56,731 | 2,31,855 | 24,876 |
Households | 2,76,867 | 2,22,414 | 54,453 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dibrugarh. 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 | 58,876 | 41,396 | 17,480 |
SC Male Population | 30,517 | 21,480 | 9,037 |
SC Female Population | 28,359 | 19,916 | 8,443 |
Total ST Population | 1,02,871 | 92,593 | 10,278 |
ST Male Population | 51,835 | 46,689 | 5,146 |
ST Female Population | 51,036 | 45,904 | 5,132 |
Population Density | 392 / km² | 325 / km² | 5,359 / km² |