Lanka

Lanka is a Town and Subdivision in Nagaon 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 Lanka Block (CD) is 02040. Total area of lanka subdivision is 854 km² including 828.64 km² rural area and 25.78 km² urban area. Lanka subdivision has a population of 3,98,921 peoples, out of which urban population is 90,810 while rural population is 3,08,111. Lanka has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. Lanka subdivision has a population density of 466.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 78,537 houses in the sub-district, including 19,610 urban houses and 58,927 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.36% population of lanka subdivision is literate, out of which 67.84% males and 58.67% females are literate.

List of Villages in Lanka Subdivision

Lanka Subdivision has a total of 182 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 Lanka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Lanka Subdivision

The population profile of Lanka 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 Lanka'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 Lanka 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.