Nalbari District, Assam
Nalbari District is an administrative district in the state of Assam, India. It is situated about 60 km from Dispur, the state capital of Assam. The district headquarters is located at Nalbari. Assamese and Bengali are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,052 km², including 996.56 km² of rural area and 55.44 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Nalbari District
Nalbari District is divided into 9 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 477 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banekuchi | 23 | 53.60 |
| 2 | Barbhag | 61 | 98.03 |
| 3 | Barkhetri | 124 | 372.68 |
| 4 | Ghograpar (Pt) | 87 | 131.26 |
| 5 | Ghograpar (Pt) | 87 | 7.29 |
| 6 | Nalbari | 89 | 128.95 |
| 7 | Pachim Nalbari | 54 | 142.10 |
| 8 | Tihu (Pt) | 39 | 95.41 |
| 9 | Tihu (Pt) | 39 | 35.80 |
Population of Nalbari District
As per the Census 2011, Nalbari District has a total population of 7,71,639 people, consisting of 3,96,006 males and 3,75,633 females. There are 1,55,248 households in the district with an average population density of 733 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,71,639 | 6,88,909 | 82,730 |
| Male Population | 3,96,006 | 3,53,677 | 42,329 |
| Female Population | 3,75,633 | 3,35,232 | 40,401 |
| Total Households | 1,55,248 | 1,37,601 | 17,647 |
| Population Density | 733 / km² | 691 / km² | 1,492 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 5,31,771 literate people and 95,333 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 60,216 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 23,364 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 95,333 | 87,759 | 7,574 |
| Literate Population | 5,31,771 | 4,64,211 | 67,560 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,39,868 | 2,24,698 | 15,170 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 60,216 | 54,232 | 5,984 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 23,364 | 23,003 | 361 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.