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, the sub-district code of North Guwahati Block (CD) is 02126. The total area of North Guwahati Subdivision is 34 km², which includes 24.62 km² of rural area and 9.02 km² of urban area. North Guwahati has a sex ratio of approximately 980 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of North Guwahati Subdivision is around 28,400 people. This includes 14,337 males and 14,063 females. Rural population is about 9,217 (4,688 males and 4,529 females), while urban population is nearly 19,183 (9,649 males and 9,534 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,091 of the population, with 2,682 boys and 2,409 girls. Rural areas have 3,899 children, and urban areas have about 1,192 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 37,086 literate people in North Guwahati Subdivision, including 20,017 literate males and 17,069 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 27,984 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,102 people.
- About 11,141 people in North Guwahati Subdivision are not literate, including 4,742 males and 6,399 females. Rural areas include 8,421 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,720 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,482 households, with 2,151 in villages and 4,331 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in North Guwahati Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in North Guwahati Subdivision is approximately 2,657 people, including 1,365 males and 1,292 females. Around 2,651 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in North Guwahati Subdivision is about 8,181 people, including 4,118 males and 4,063 females. Around 7,932 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 249 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 530 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 451 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,139 people per sq. km.