Tihu
Tihu is a Town and Subdivision in Nalbari 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, the sub-district code of Tihu Block (CD) is 02132. The total area of Tihu Subdivision is 95 km², which includes 94.01 km² of rural area and 1.40 km² of urban area. Tihu has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tihu Subdivision
Tihu Subdivision has a total of 28 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 Tihu Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakuajari | Pub Nambarbhag | Tihu (9 km) |
| 2 | Bali | Paschim Nambarbhag | Tihu (6 km) |
| 3 | Bamunbari | Nathkuchi | Tihu (5 km) |
| 4 | Bar Makhibaha | Makhibaha | Tihu (4 km) |
| 5 | Barbari | Mathurapur | Tihu (1 km) |
| 6 | Barbhagjari | Pub Nambarbhag | Tihu (15 km) |
| 7 | Bhathuakhana | Jalkhana Bhatuakhana | Tihu (1 km) |
| 8 | Bhojkuchi | Paschim Nambarbhag | Tihu (5 km) |
| 9 | Bhurkuchi | Nathkuchi | Tihu (8 km) |
| 10 | Borgaon | Mathurapur | Tihu (2 km) |
| 11 | Daloigaon | Nathkuchi | Tihu (8 km) |
| 12 | Goboradol | Pub Nambarbhag | Tihu (8 km) |
| 13 | Haribhanga | Paschim Nambarbhag | Tihu (5 km) |
| 14 | Jalkhana | Jalkhana Bhatuakhana | Tihu (5 km) |
| 15 | Khudra Makhibaha | Makhibaha | Tihu (4 km) |
| 16 | Mathurapur | Mathurapur | Tihu (2 km) |
| 17 | Nakhara | Mathurapur | Tihu (2 km) |
| 18 | Narnartari | Jalkhana Bhatuakhana | Tihu (1 km) |
| 19 | Niz Khana | Jalkhana Bhatuakhana | Tihu (4 km) |
| 20 | Niz Namati | Nathkuchi | Tihu (5 km) |
| 21 | No 1 Nathkuchi | Nathkuchi | Tihu (5 km) |
| 22 | No 2 Nathkuchi | Nathkuchi | Tihu (4 km) |
| 23 | Parmankhowa | Jalkhana Bhatuakhana | Tihu (1 km) |
| 24 | Piplibari | Mathurapur | Tihu (6 km) |
| 25 | Ranakuchi | Mathurapur | Tihu (3 km) |
| 26 | Ratanpur | Mathurapur | Tihu (5 km) |
| 27 | Saktipara | Makhibaha | Tihu (5 km) |
| 28 | Sathikuchi | Pub Nambarbhag | Tihu (8 km) |
Population of Tihu Subdivision
The population profile of Tihu 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 Tihu Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,656 | 63,057 | 4,599 |
| Male Population | 34,363 | 32,026 | 2,337 |
| Female Population | 33,293 | 31,031 | 2,262 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,118 | 5,736 | 382 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,076 | 2,905 | 171 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,042 | 2,831 | 211 |
| Literate Population | 55,526 | 51,612 | 3,914 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,657 | 27,599 | 2,058 |
| Literate Female Population | 25,869 | 24,013 | 1,856 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,130 | 11,445 | 685 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,706 | 4,427 | 279 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,424 | 7,018 | 406 |
| Total Households | 14,472 | 13,431 | 1,041 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tihu Subdivision is around 67,656 people. This includes 34,363 males and 33,293 females. Rural population is about 63,057 (32,026 males and 31,031 females), while urban population is nearly 4,599 (2,337 males and 2,262 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,118 of the population, with 3,076 boys and 3,042 girls. Rural areas have 5,736 children, and urban areas have about 382 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 55,526 literate people in Tihu Subdivision, including 29,657 literate males and 25,869 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 51,612 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,914 people.
- About 12,130 people in Tihu Subdivision are not literate, including 4,706 males and 7,424 females. Rural areas include 11,445 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 685 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 14,472 households, with 13,431 in villages and 1,041 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tihu Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 15,328 | 14,240 | 1,088 |
| SC Male Population | 7,741 | 7,211 | 530 |
| SC Female Population | 7,587 | 7,029 | 558 |
| Total ST Population | 3,004 | 2,933 | 71 |
| ST Male Population | 1,511 | 1,477 | 34 |
| ST Female Population | 1,493 | 1,456 | 37 |
| Population Density | 709 / km² | 671 / km² | 3,285 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tihu Subdivision is approximately 15,328 people, including 7,741 males and 7,587 females. Around 14,240 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,088 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tihu Subdivision is about 3,004 people, including 1,511 males and 1,493 females. Around 2,933 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 71 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 709 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 671 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,285 people per sq. km.