Kamrup Metropolitan

Kamrup Metropolitan is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Kamrup Metropolitan district is 955 km², which includes 692.57 km² of rural area and 262.43 km² of urban area. There are about 204 villages in Kamrup Metropolitan district.

For administrative convenience, Kamrup Metropolitan district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

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)
1Azara14264,247
2Chandrapur14949,277
3Dispur1285,34,872
4Guwahati1004,33,771
5North Guwahati3428,400
6Sonapur4021,43,371

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Sonapur is the largest subdivision in kamrup metropolitan district by area, while Dispur is the largest by population. North Guwahati (Pt) is the smallest subdivision in kamrup metropolitan district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Sonapur Dispur
Smallest Tehsil North Guwahati (Pt) North Guwahati (Pt)

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

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kamrup Metropolitan district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Kamrup Metropolitan district is 12,53,938, including 6,47,585 males and 6,06,353 females. In rural areas, it is 2,16,927, including 1,11,062 males and 1,05,865 females. In urban areas, it is 10,37,011, including 5,36,523 males and 5,00,488 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Kamrup Metropolitan district is 1,25,386, including 64,444 boys and 60,942 girls. In rural areas, it is 27,333, including 13,806 boys and 13,527 girls. In urban areas, it is 98,053, including 50,638 boys and 47,415 girls.
  • Literate population in Kamrup Metropolitan district is around 10,01,191, including 5,37,227 males and 4,63,964 females. In rural areas, it is 1,44,941, including 80,103 males and 64,838 females. In urban areas, it is 8,56,250, including 4,57,124 males and 3,99,126 females.
  • Illiterate population in Kamrup Metropolitan district is about 2,52,747, including 1,10,358 males and 1,42,389 females. In rural areas, it is 71,986, including 30,959 males and 41,027 females. In urban areas, it is 1,80,761, including 79,399 males and 1,01,362 females.
  • There are about 2,93,112 households in Kamrup Metropolitan district, including 45,484 in rural areas and 2,47,628 in urban areas.

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

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kamrup Metropolitan district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kamrup Metropolitan district is approximately 1,01,789, including 52,106 males and 49,683 females. In rural areas, it is 33,499, including 17,181 males and 16,318 females. In urban areas, it is 68,290, including 34,925 males and 33,365 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kamrup Metropolitan district is about 75,121, including 37,902 males and 37,219 females. In rural areas, it is 29,574, including 14,731 males and 14,843 females. In urban areas, it is 45,547, including 23,171 males and 22,376 females.
  • Overall population density of Kamrup Metropolitan district is around 1,313 people per km². Rural areas have about 313 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,952 people per km².