Naharkatiya

Naharkatiya is a Town and Subdivision in Dibrugarh 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 information the sub-district code of Naharkatiya Block (CD) is 02069. Total area of naharkatiya subdivision is 466 km² including 455.32 km² rural area and 10.56 km² urban area. Naharkatiya subdivision has a population of 1,87,408 peoples, out of which urban population is 34,656 while rural population is 1,52,752. Naharkatiya has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Naharkatiya subdivision has a population density of 402.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,565 houses in the sub-district, including 8,031 urban houses and 31,534 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.16% population of naharkatiya subdivision is literate, out of which 74.09% males and 61.98% females are literate.

List of Villages in Naharkatiya Subdivision

Naharkatiya Subdivision has a total of 180 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 Naharkatiya Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Naharkatiya Subdivision

The population profile of Naharkatiya 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 Naharkatiya's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Naharkatiya Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.