Jorhat West

Jorhat West 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 West Block (CD) is 02077. Total area of jorhat west subdivision is 383 km² including 346.24 km² rural area and 36.73 km² urban area. Jorhat West subdivision has a population of 2,11,539 peoples, out of which urban population is 47,919 while rural population is 1,63,620. Jorhat West has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females for every 1,000 males. Jorhat West subdivision has a population density of 552.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 45,895 houses in the sub-district, including 11,328 urban houses and 34,567 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 75.43% population of jorhat west subdivision is literate, out of which 79.42% males and 71.27% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jorhat West Subdivision

Jorhat West Subdivision has a total of 137 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 West Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jorhat West Subdivision

The population profile of Jorhat West 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 West'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 West 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.