Karbi Anglong

Karbi Anglong is a district in the Assam State of India. Total area of Karbi Anglong is 10,434 km² including 10,396.55 km² rural area and 37.45 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Karbi Anglong has a population of 9,56,313 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,12,966 while rural population is 8,43,347. Karbi Anglong has a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 91.65 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,77,646 houses in the district, including 23,689 urban houses and 1,53,957 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,712 villages in karbi anglong district.

The Karbi Anglong district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

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. 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)
1Diphu2,7232,89,850
2Donka3,0682,95,358
3Phuloni2,7872,79,848
4Silonijan1,85691,257

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

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