Golaghat
Golaghat is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Golaghat district is 3,502 km², which includes 3,465.55 km² of rural area and 36.45 km² of urban area. There are about 1,032 villages in Golaghat district.
For administrative convenience, Golaghat 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.
There are 6 subdivisions in Golaghat district. Here is the list of all Golaghat Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Golaghat District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bokakhat | 902 | 1,63,945 |
| 2 | Dergaon | 343 | 1,46,101 |
| 3 | Golaghat | 624 | 3,27,231 |
| 4 | Khumtai | 341 | 85,835 |
| 5 | Morangi | 375 | 1,14,851 |
| 6 | Sarupathar | 917 | 2,28,925 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Golaghat District
Sarupathar is the largest subdivision in golaghat district by area, while Golaghat is the largest by population. Khumtai is the smallest subdivision in golaghat district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sarupathar | Golaghat |
| Smallest Tehsil | Khumtai | Khumtai |
Population of Golaghat District
The population of Golaghat 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 Golaghat, 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 | 10,66,888 | 9,69,152 | 97,736 |
| Total Male Population | 5,43,161 | 4,93,125 | 50,036 |
| Total Female Population | 5,23,727 | 4,76,027 | 47,700 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,793 | 1,25,120 | 9,673 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 68,662 | 63,651 | 5,011 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 66,131 | 61,469 | 4,662 |
| Literate Population | 7,21,764 | 6,40,978 | 80,786 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,96,475 | 3,54,039 | 42,436 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,25,289 | 2,86,939 | 38,350 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,45,124 | 3,28,174 | 16,950 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,46,686 | 1,39,086 | 7,600 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,98,438 | 1,89,088 | 9,350 |
| Households | 2,27,197 | 2,04,860 | 22,337 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Golaghat district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Golaghat district is 10,66,888, including 5,43,161 males and 5,23,727 females. In rural areas, it is 9,69,152, including 4,93,125 males and 4,76,027 females. In urban areas, it is 97,736, including 50,036 males and 47,700 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Golaghat district is 1,34,793, including 68,662 boys and 66,131 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,25,120, including 63,651 boys and 61,469 girls. In urban areas, it is 9,673, including 5,011 boys and 4,662 girls.
- Literate population in Golaghat district is around 7,21,764, including 3,96,475 males and 3,25,289 females. In rural areas, it is 6,40,978, including 3,54,039 males and 2,86,939 females. In urban areas, it is 80,786, including 42,436 males and 38,350 females.
- Illiterate population in Golaghat district is about 3,45,124, including 1,46,686 males and 1,98,438 females. In rural areas, it is 3,28,174, including 1,39,086 males and 1,89,088 females. In urban areas, it is 16,950, including 7,600 males and 9,350 females.
- There are about 2,27,197 households in Golaghat district, including 2,04,860 in rural areas and 22,337 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Golaghat. 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 | 62,298 | 56,152 | 6,146 |
| SC Male Population | 31,807 | 28,636 | 3,171 |
| SC Female Population | 30,491 | 27,516 | 2,975 |
| Total ST Population | 1,11,765 | 1,08,974 | 2,791 |
| ST Male Population | 56,420 | 55,035 | 1,385 |
| ST Female Population | 55,345 | 53,939 | 1,406 |
| Population Density | 305 / km² | 280 / km² | 2,681 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Golaghat district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Golaghat district is approximately 62,298, including 31,807 males and 30,491 females. In rural areas, it is 56,152, including 28,636 males and 27,516 females. In urban areas, it is 6,146, including 3,171 males and 2,975 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Golaghat district is about 1,11,765, including 56,420 males and 55,345 females. In rural areas, it is 1,08,974, including 55,035 males and 53,939 females. In urban areas, it is 2,791, including 1,385 males and 1,406 females.
- Overall population density of Golaghat district is around 305 people per km². Rural areas have about 280 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,681 people per km².