Kamrup
Kamrup is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Kamrup district is 3,105 km², which includes 3,031.46 km² of rural area and 73.54 km² of urban area. There are about 1,037 villages in Kamrup district.
For administrative convenience, Kamrup 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.
Palasbari is the largest subdivision in kamrup district by area while Hajo is the largest subdivision by population. Koya is the smallest subdivision in kamrup district by both area and population. There are 12 subdivisions in Kamrup district. Here is the list of all Kamrup Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Kamrup District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boko | 514 | 1,11,880 |
| 2 | Chamaria | 140 | 1,26,604 |
| 3 | Chhaygaon | 471 | 1,21,628 |
| 4 | Goreswar | 54 | 38,061 |
| 5 | Goroimari | 177 | 1,34,387 |
| 6 | Hajo | 414 | 2,62,531 |
| 7 | Kamalpur | 251 | 1,69,235 |
| 8 | Koya | 54 | 32,350 |
| 9 | Nagarbera | 114 | 78,280 |
| 10 | North Guwahati | 91 | 48,227 |
| 11 | Palasbari | 639 | 2,39,026 |
| 12 | Rangia | 186 | 1,55,333 |
Population of Kamrup District
The population of Kamrup 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, 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 | 15,17,542 | 13,75,148 | 1,42,394 |
| Total Male Population | 7,78,461 | 7,06,140 | 72,321 |
| Total Female Population | 7,39,081 | 6,69,008 | 70,073 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,00,061 | 1,86,844 | 13,217 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,01,716 | 94,918 | 6,798 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 98,345 | 91,926 | 6,419 |
| Literate Population | 9,95,319 | 8,81,782 | 1,13,537 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,50,219 | 4,89,607 | 60,612 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,45,100 | 3,92,175 | 52,925 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,22,223 | 4,93,366 | 28,857 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,28,242 | 2,16,533 | 11,709 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,93,981 | 2,76,833 | 17,148 |
| Households | 3,11,114 | 2,80,269 | 30,845 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kamrup district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kamrup district is 15,17,542, including 7,78,461 males and 7,39,081 females. In rural areas, it is 13,75,148, including 7,06,140 males and 6,69,008 females. In urban areas, it is 1,42,394, including 72,321 males and 70,073 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kamrup district is 2,00,061, including 1,01,716 boys and 98,345 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,86,844, including 94,918 boys and 91,926 girls. In urban areas, it is 13,217, including 6,798 boys and 6,419 girls.
- Literate population in Kamrup district is around 9,95,319, including 5,50,219 males and 4,45,100 females. In rural areas, it is 8,81,782, including 4,89,607 males and 3,92,175 females. In urban areas, it is 1,13,537, including 60,612 males and 52,925 females.
- Illiterate population in Kamrup district is about 5,22,223, including 2,28,242 males and 2,93,981 females. In rural areas, it is 4,93,366, including 2,16,533 males and 2,76,833 females. In urban areas, it is 28,857, including 11,709 males and 17,148 females.
- There are about 3,11,114 households in Kamrup district, including 2,80,269 in rural areas and 30,845 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kamrup. 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 | 1,07,827 | 88,975 | 18,852 |
| SC Male Population | 55,237 | 45,829 | 9,408 |
| SC Female Population | 52,590 | 43,146 | 9,444 |
| Total ST Population | 1,82,038 | 1,80,192 | 1,846 |
| ST Male Population | 92,094 | 91,154 | 940 |
| ST Female Population | 89,944 | 89,038 | 906 |
| Population Density | 489 / km² | 454 / km² | 1,936 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kamrup district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kamrup district is approximately 1,07,827, including 55,237 males and 52,590 females. In rural areas, it is 88,975, including 45,829 males and 43,146 females. In urban areas, it is 18,852, including 9,408 males and 9,444 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kamrup district is about 1,82,038, including 92,094 males and 89,944 females. In rural areas, it is 1,80,192, including 91,154 males and 89,038 females. In urban areas, it is 1,846, including 940 males and 906 females.
- Overall population density of Kamrup district is around 489 people per km². Rural areas have about 454 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,936 people per km².