Goalpara

Goalpara is a district in the Assam State of India. Total area of Goalpara is 1,824 km² including 1,759.55 km² rural area and 64.45 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Goalpara has a population of 10,08,183 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,38,062 while rural population is 8,70,121. Goalpara has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 552.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,98,454 houses in the district, including 28,451 urban houses and 1,70,003 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 779 villages in goalpara district.

The Goalpara 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.

Balijana is the largest subdivision in goalpara district by both area and population. Dudhnai is the smallest subdivision in goalpara district by both area and population. There are 5 subdivisions in Goalpara district. Here is the list of all Goalpara Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Goalpara District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Balijana4982,80,438
2Dudhnai18180,847
3Lakhipur4472,79,581
4Matia4412,58,223
5Rangjuli2561,09,094

Population of Goalpara District

The population of Goalpara 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 Goalpara, 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 10,08,183 8,70,121 1,38,062
Total Male Population 5,13,292 4,43,244 70,048
Total Female Population 4,94,891 4,26,877 68,014
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,71,657 1,52,141 19,516
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 87,457 77,502 9,955
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 84,200 74,639 9,561
Literate Population 5,63,577 4,73,388 90,189
Literate Male Population 3,04,302 2,56,085 48,217
Literate Female Population 2,59,275 2,17,303 41,972
Illiterate Population 4,44,606 3,96,733 47,873
Illiterate Male Population 2,08,990 1,87,159 21,831
Illiterate Female Population 2,35,616 2,09,574 26,042
Households 1,98,454 1,70,003 28,451

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Goalpara. 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 45,094 32,886 12,208
SC Male Population 22,999 16,833 6,166
SC Female Population 22,095 16,053 6,042
Total ST Population 2,31,570 2,19,871 11,699
ST Male Population 1,16,013 1,10,337 5,676
ST Female Population 1,15,557 1,09,534 6,023
Population Density 553 / km² 495 / km² 2,142 / km²