Golaghat

Golaghat 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 Golaghat Block (CD) is 02085. Total area of golaghat subdivision is 624 km² including 616.98 km² rural area and 7.32 km² urban area. Golaghat subdivision has a population of 3,27,231 peoples, out of which urban population is 41,989 while rural population is 2,85,242. Golaghat has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females for every 1,000 males. Golaghat subdivision has a population density of 524.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 70,432 houses in the sub-district, including 9,646 urban houses and 60,786 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.31% population of golaghat subdivision is literate, out of which 75.75% males and 66.71% females are literate.

List of Villages in Golaghat Subdivision

Golaghat Subdivision has a total of 312 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 Golaghat Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Golaghat Subdivision

The population profile of Golaghat 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 Golaghat'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 Golaghat 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.