Gossaigaon

Gossaigaon is a Town and Subdivision in Kokrajhar 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 Gossaigaon Block (CD) is 02001. Total area of gossaigaon subdivision is 1,122 km² including 1,115.54 km² rural area and 6.94 km² urban area. Gossaigaon subdivision has a population of 2,70,952 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,942 while rural population is 2,55,010. Gossaigaon has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Gossaigaon subdivision has a population density of 241.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,825 houses in the sub-district, including 3,317 urban houses and 50,508 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.18% population of gossaigaon subdivision is literate, out of which 57.87% males and 46.23% females are literate.

List of Villages in Gossaigaon Subdivision

Gossaigaon Subdivision has a total of 301 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 Gossaigaon Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gossaigaon Subdivision

The population profile of Gossaigaon 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 Gossaigaon's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gossaigaon 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.