Lakhimpur
Lakhimpur is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Lakhimpur district is 2,277 km², which includes 2,240.85 km² of rural area and 36.15 km² of urban area. There are about 1,146 villages in Lakhimpur district.
For administrative convenience, Lakhimpur 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 7 subdivisions in Lakhimpur district. Here is the list of all Lakhimpur Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Lakhimpur District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bihpuria | 315 | 2,10,165 |
| 2 | Dhakuakhana | 313 | 1,14,295 |
| 3 | Kadam | 406 | 1,07,330 |
| 4 | Naobaicha | 255 | 1,48,973 |
| 5 | Narayanpur | 294 | 1,35,641 |
| 6 | North Lakhimpur | 477 | 2,50,643 |
| 7 | Subansiri | 217 | 75,090 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
North Lakhimpur is the largest subdivision in lakhimpur district by both area and population. Subansiri (Pt) is the smallest subdivision in lakhimpur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | North Lakhimpur | North Lakhimpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Subansiri (Pt) | Subansiri (Pt) |
Population of Lakhimpur District
The population of Lakhimpur 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 Lakhimpur, 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 | 10,42,137 | 9,50,804 | 91,333 |
| Total Male Population | 5,29,674 | 4,82,582 | 47,092 |
| Total Female Population | 5,12,463 | 4,68,222 | 44,241 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,56,739 | 1,46,289 | 10,450 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 80,016 | 74,611 | 5,405 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,723 | 71,678 | 5,045 |
| Literate Population | 6,83,486 | 6,13,176 | 70,310 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,75,552 | 3,37,806 | 37,746 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,07,934 | 2,75,370 | 32,564 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,58,651 | 3,37,628 | 21,023 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,54,122 | 1,44,776 | 9,346 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,04,529 | 1,92,852 | 11,677 |
| Households | 2,04,307 | 1,83,192 | 21,115 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Lakhimpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Lakhimpur district is 10,42,137, including 5,29,674 males and 5,12,463 females. In rural areas, it is 9,50,804, including 4,82,582 males and 4,68,222 females. In urban areas, it is 91,333, including 47,092 males and 44,241 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Lakhimpur district is 1,56,739, including 80,016 boys and 76,723 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,46,289, including 74,611 boys and 71,678 girls. In urban areas, it is 10,450, including 5,405 boys and 5,045 girls.
- Literate population in Lakhimpur district is around 6,83,486, including 3,75,552 males and 3,07,934 females. In rural areas, it is 6,13,176, including 3,37,806 males and 2,75,370 females. In urban areas, it is 70,310, including 37,746 males and 32,564 females.
- Illiterate population in Lakhimpur district is about 3,58,651, including 1,54,122 males and 2,04,529 females. In rural areas, it is 3,37,628, including 1,44,776 males and 1,92,852 females. In urban areas, it is 21,023, including 9,346 males and 11,677 females.
- There are about 2,04,307 households in Lakhimpur district, including 1,83,192 in rural areas and 21,115 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Lakhimpur. 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 | 81,840 | 74,891 | 6,949 |
| SC Male Population | 41,689 | 38,107 | 3,582 |
| SC Female Population | 40,151 | 36,784 | 3,367 |
| Total ST Population | 2,49,426 | 2,43,145 | 6,281 |
| ST Male Population | 1,26,716 | 1,23,499 | 3,217 |
| ST Female Population | 1,22,710 | 1,19,646 | 3,064 |
| Population Density | 458 / km² | 424 / km² | 2,527 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Lakhimpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lakhimpur district is approximately 81,840, including 41,689 males and 40,151 females. In rural areas, it is 74,891, including 38,107 males and 36,784 females. In urban areas, it is 6,949, including 3,582 males and 3,367 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lakhimpur district is about 2,49,426, including 1,26,716 males and 1,22,710 females. In rural areas, it is 2,43,145, including 1,23,499 males and 1,19,646 females. In urban areas, it is 6,281, including 3,217 males and 3,064 females.
- Overall population density of Lakhimpur district is around 458 people per km². Rural areas have about 424 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,527 people per km².