Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Karbi Anglong district is 10,434 km², which includes 10,396.55 km² of rural area and 37.45 km² of urban area. There are about 2,712 villages in Karbi Anglong district.
For administrative convenience, Karbi Anglong 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 4 subdivisions in Karbi Anglong district. Here is the list of all Karbi Anglong Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Karbi Anglong District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diphu | 2,723 | 2,89,850 |
| 2 | Donka | 3,068 | 2,95,358 |
| 3 | Phuloni | 2,787 | 2,79,848 |
| 4 | Silonijan | 1,856 | 91,257 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Donka is the largest subdivision in karbi anglong district by both area and population. Silonijan is the smallest subdivision in karbi anglong district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Donka | Donka |
| Smallest Tehsil | Silonijan | Silonijan |
Population of Karbi Anglong District
The population of Karbi Anglong 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 Karbi Anglong, 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 | 9,56,313 | 8,43,347 | 1,12,966 |
| Total Male Population | 4,90,167 | 4,31,924 | 58,243 |
| Total Female Population | 4,66,146 | 4,11,423 | 54,723 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,51,681 | 1,38,407 | 13,274 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 77,428 | 70,559 | 6,869 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 74,253 | 67,848 | 6,405 |
| Literate Population | 5,57,214 | 4,70,110 | 87,104 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,14,253 | 2,67,214 | 47,039 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,42,961 | 2,02,896 | 40,065 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,99,099 | 3,73,237 | 25,862 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,75,914 | 1,64,710 | 11,204 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,23,185 | 2,08,527 | 14,658 |
| Households | 1,77,646 | 1,53,957 | 23,689 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Karbi Anglong district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Karbi Anglong district is 9,56,313, including 4,90,167 males and 4,66,146 females. In rural areas, it is 8,43,347, including 4,31,924 males and 4,11,423 females. In urban areas, it is 1,12,966, including 58,243 males and 54,723 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Karbi Anglong district is 1,51,681, including 77,428 boys and 74,253 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,38,407, including 70,559 boys and 67,848 girls. In urban areas, it is 13,274, including 6,869 boys and 6,405 girls.
- Literate population in Karbi Anglong district is around 5,57,214, including 3,14,253 males and 2,42,961 females. In rural areas, it is 4,70,110, including 2,67,214 males and 2,02,896 females. In urban areas, it is 87,104, including 47,039 males and 40,065 females.
- Illiterate population in Karbi Anglong district is about 3,99,099, including 1,75,914 males and 2,23,185 females. In rural areas, it is 3,73,237, including 1,64,710 males and 2,08,527 females. In urban areas, it is 25,862, including 11,204 males and 14,658 females.
- There are about 1,77,646 households in Karbi Anglong district, including 1,53,957 in rural areas and 23,689 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Karbi Anglong. 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 | 44,961 | 39,936 | 5,025 |
| SC Male Population | 23,436 | 20,798 | 2,638 |
| SC Female Population | 21,525 | 19,138 | 2,387 |
| Total ST Population | 5,38,738 | 4,91,856 | 46,882 |
| ST Male Population | 2,72,460 | 2,49,022 | 23,438 |
| ST Female Population | 2,66,278 | 2,42,834 | 23,444 |
| Population Density | 92 / km² | 81 / km² | 3,016 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Karbi Anglong district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karbi Anglong district is approximately 44,961, including 23,436 males and 21,525 females. In rural areas, it is 39,936, including 20,798 males and 19,138 females. In urban areas, it is 5,025, including 2,638 males and 2,387 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karbi Anglong district is about 5,38,738, including 2,72,460 males and 2,66,278 females. In rural areas, it is 4,91,856, including 2,49,022 males and 2,42,834 females. In urban areas, it is 46,882, including 23,438 males and 23,444 females.
- Overall population density of Karbi Anglong district is around 92 people per km². Rural areas have about 81 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,016 people per km².