Kamrup Metropolitan
Kamrup Metropolitan is a district in the Assam State of India. Total area of Kamrup Metropolitan is 955 km² including 692.57 km² rural area and 262.43 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kamrup Metropolitan has a population of 12,53,938 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,37,011 while rural population is 2,16,927. Kamrup Metropolitan has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 1313 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,93,112 houses in the district, including 2,47,628 urban houses and 45,484 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 204 villages in kamrup metropolitan district.
The Kamrup Metropolitan district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Sonapur is the largest subdivision in kamrup metropolitan district by area while Dispur is the largest subdivision by population. North Guwahati (Pt) is the smallest subdivision in kamrup metropolitan district by both area and population. There are 6 subdivisions in Kamrup Metropolitan district. Here is the list of all Kamrup Metropolitan Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Kamrup Metropolitan District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azara | 142 | 64,247 |
| 2 | Chandrapur | 149 | 49,277 |
| 3 | Dispur | 128 | 5,34,872 |
| 4 | Guwahati | 100 | 4,33,771 |
| 5 | North Guwahati | 34 | 28,400 |
| 6 | Sonapur | 402 | 1,43,371 |
Population of Kamrup Metropolitan District
The population of Kamrup Metropolitan 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 Kamrup Metropolitan, 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 | 12,53,938 | 2,16,927 | 10,37,011 |
| Total Male Population | 6,47,585 | 1,11,062 | 5,36,523 |
| Total Female Population | 6,06,353 | 1,05,865 | 5,00,488 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,25,386 | 27,333 | 98,053 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,444 | 13,806 | 50,638 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 60,942 | 13,527 | 47,415 |
| Literate Population | 10,01,191 | 1,44,941 | 8,56,250 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,37,227 | 80,103 | 4,57,124 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,63,964 | 64,838 | 3,99,126 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,52,747 | 71,986 | 1,80,761 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,10,358 | 30,959 | 79,399 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,42,389 | 41,027 | 1,01,362 |
| Households | 2,93,112 | 45,484 | 2,47,628 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kamrup Metropolitan. 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 | 1,01,789 | 33,499 | 68,290 |
| SC Male Population | 52,106 | 17,181 | 34,925 |
| SC Female Population | 49,683 | 16,318 | 33,365 |
| Total ST Population | 75,121 | 29,574 | 45,547 |
| ST Male Population | 37,902 | 14,731 | 23,171 |
| ST Female Population | 37,219 | 14,843 | 22,376 |
| Population Density | 1,313 / km² | 313 / km² | 3,952 / km² |