North Guwahati
North Guwahati is a Town and Subdivision in Kamrup Metropolitan 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 North Guwahati Block (CD) is 02126. Total area of north guwahati subdivision is 34 km² including 24.62 km² rural area and 9.02 km² urban area. North Guwahati subdivision has a population of 28,400 peoples, out of which urban population is 19,183 while rural population is 9,217. North Guwahati has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females for every 1,000 males. North Guwahati subdivision has a population density of 529.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,482 houses in the sub-district, including 4,331 urban houses and 2,151 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 130.58% population of north guwahati subdivision is literate, out of which 139.62% males and 121.38% females are literate.
List of Villages in North Guwahati Subdivision
North Guwahati Subdivision has a total of 6 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 North Guwahati Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agyathuri | Saraighat | North Guwahati |
| 2 | Amin Gaon | Lachitgarh | North Guwahati |
| 3 | North Guwahati Gaon | N/A | N. Guwahati (1 km) |
| 4 | Numalijalah | Lachitgarh | North Guwahati (3 km) |
| 5 | Silagrant | Lachitgarh | N. Guwahati (3 km) |
| 6 | Tiling Gaon | Lachitgarh | Guwahati (10 km) |
Population of North Guwahati Subdivision
The population profile of North Guwahati 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 North Guwahati's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,400 | 9,217 | 19,183 |
| Male Population | 14,337 | 4,688 | 9,649 |
| Female Population | 14,063 | 4,529 | 9,534 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,091 | 3,899 | 1,192 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,682 | 2,065 | 617 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,409 | 1,834 | 575 |
| Literate Population | 37,086 | 27,984 | 9,102 |
| Literate Male Population | 20,017 | 15,187 | 4,830 |
| Literate Female Population | 17,069 | 12,797 | 4,272 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,141 | 8,421 | 2,720 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,742 | 3,601 | 1,141 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,399 | 4,820 | 1,579 |
| Total Households | 6,482 | 2,151 | 4,331 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of North Guwahati 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,657 | 2,651 | 6 |
| SC Male Population | 1,365 | 1,362 | 3 |
| SC Female Population | 1,292 | 1,289 | 3 |
| Total ST Population | 8,181 | 7,932 | 249 |
| ST Male Population | 4,118 | 3,989 | 129 |
| ST Female Population | 4,063 | 3,943 | 120 |
| Population Density | 530 / km² | 451 / km² | 1,139 / km² |