Sivasagar
Sivasagar is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Sivasagar district is 2,668 km², which includes 2,625.07 km² of rural area and 42.93 km² of urban area. There are about 862 villages in Sivasagar district.
For administrative convenience, Sivasagar 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 6 subdivisions in Sivasagar district. Here is the list of all Sivasagar Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Sivasagar District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amguri | 317 | 1,44,009 |
| 2 | Dimow | 483 | 1,52,166 |
| 3 | Mahmora | 298 | 1,33,559 |
| 4 | Nazira | 390 | 1,97,618 |
| 5 | Sibsagar | 391 | 1,98,642 |
| 6 | Sonari | 789 | 3,25,056 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sonari is the largest subdivision in sivasagar district by both area and population. Mahmora is the smallest subdivision in sivasagar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sonari | Sonari |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mahmora | Mahmora |
Population of Sivasagar District
The population of Sivasagar 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 Sivasagar, 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 | 11,51,050 | 10,40,954 | 1,10,096 |
| Total Male Population | 5,89,216 | 5,31,286 | 57,930 |
| Total Female Population | 5,61,834 | 5,09,668 | 52,166 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,39,380 | 1,28,289 | 11,091 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 71,102 | 65,397 | 5,705 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 68,278 | 62,892 | 5,386 |
| Literate Population | 8,13,505 | 7,23,490 | 90,015 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,44,767 | 3,96,272 | 48,495 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,68,738 | 3,27,218 | 41,520 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,37,545 | 3,17,464 | 20,081 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,44,449 | 1,35,014 | 9,435 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,93,096 | 1,82,450 | 10,646 |
| Households | 2,48,367 | 2,22,136 | 26,231 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Sivasagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Sivasagar district is 11,51,050, including 5,89,216 males and 5,61,834 females. In rural areas, it is 10,40,954, including 5,31,286 males and 5,09,668 females. In urban areas, it is 1,10,096, including 57,930 males and 52,166 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Sivasagar district is 1,39,380, including 71,102 boys and 68,278 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,28,289, including 65,397 boys and 62,892 girls. In urban areas, it is 11,091, including 5,705 boys and 5,386 girls.
- Literate population in Sivasagar district is around 8,13,505, including 4,44,767 males and 3,68,738 females. In rural areas, it is 7,23,490, including 3,96,272 males and 3,27,218 females. In urban areas, it is 90,015, including 48,495 males and 41,520 females.
- Illiterate population in Sivasagar district is about 3,37,545, including 1,44,449 males and 1,93,096 females. In rural areas, it is 3,17,464, including 1,35,014 males and 1,82,450 females. In urban areas, it is 20,081, including 9,435 males and 10,646 females.
- There are about 2,48,367 households in Sivasagar district, including 2,22,136 in rural areas and 26,231 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sivasagar. 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 | 42,347 | 34,483 | 7,864 |
| SC Male Population | 21,568 | 17,526 | 4,042 |
| SC Female Population | 20,779 | 16,957 | 3,822 |
| Total ST Population | 49,039 | 47,274 | 1,765 |
| ST Male Population | 24,989 | 24,078 | 911 |
| ST Female Population | 24,050 | 23,196 | 854 |
| Population Density | 431 / km² | 397 / km² | 2,565 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Sivasagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sivasagar district is approximately 42,347, including 21,568 males and 20,779 females. In rural areas, it is 34,483, including 17,526 males and 16,957 females. In urban areas, it is 7,864, including 4,042 males and 3,822 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sivasagar district is about 49,039, including 24,989 males and 24,050 females. In rural areas, it is 47,274, including 24,078 males and 23,196 females. In urban areas, it is 1,765, including 911 males and 854 females.
- Overall population density of Sivasagar district is around 431 people per km². Rural areas have about 397 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,565 people per km².