Jorhat East

Jorhat East is a Town and Subdivision in Jorhat 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 Jorhat East Block (CD) is 02078. Total area of jorhat east subdivision is 158 km² including 123.24 km² rural area and 34.87 km² urban area. Jorhat East subdivision has a population of 1,95,398 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,25,099 while rural population is 70,299. Jorhat East has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Jorhat East subdivision has a population density of 1236 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 44,942 houses in the sub-district, including 29,421 urban houses and 15,521 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.74% population of jorhat east subdivision is literate, out of which 84.16% males and 79.15% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jorhat East Subdivision

Jorhat East Subdivision has a total of 73 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 Jorhat East Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jorhat East Subdivision

The population profile of Jorhat East 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 Jorhat East'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 Jorhat East 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.