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 information the sub-district code of Tihu Block (CD) is 02132. Total area of tihu subdivision is 95 km² including 94.01 km² rural area and 1.40 km² urban area. Tihu subdivision has a population of 67,656 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,599 while rural population is 63,057. Tihu has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females for every 1,000 males. Tihu subdivision has a population density of 709.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,472 houses in the sub-district, including 1,041 urban houses and 13,431 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 82.07% population of tihu subdivision is literate, out of which 86.31% males and 77.70% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tihu 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.
| 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 |