Dergaon

Dergaon is a Town and Subdivision in Golaghat 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 Dergaon Block (CD) is 02084. Total area of dergaon subdivision is 343 km² including 337.97 km² rural area and 4.92 km² urban area. Dergaon subdivision has a population of 1,46,101 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,059 while rural population is 1,26,042. Dergaon has a sex ratio of approximately 962 females for every 1,000 males. Dergaon subdivision has a population density of 426.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,199 houses in the sub-district, including 4,537 urban houses and 26,662 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.15% population of dergaon subdivision is literate, out of which 78.44% males and 69.69% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dergaon Subdivision

Dergaon Subdivision has a total of 81 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 Dergaon Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dergaon Subdivision

The population profile of Dergaon 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 Dergaon'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 Dergaon 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.