Tinsukia
Tinsukia is a district in the Assam State of India. The total area of Tinsukia district is 3,790 km², which includes 3,728.50 km² of rural area and 61.50 km² of urban area. There are about 1,136 villages in Tinsukia district.
For administrative convenience, Tinsukia 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 4 subdivisions in Tinsukia district. Here is the list of all Tinsukia Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Tinsukia District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doom Dooma | 970 | 4,16,789 |
| 2 | Margherita | 1,179 | 3,70,675 |
| 3 | Sadiya | 788 | 1,02,434 |
| 4 | Tinsukia | 853 | 4,38,031 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Margherita is the largest subdivision in tinsukia district by area, while Tinsukia is the largest by population. Sadiya is the smallest subdivision in tinsukia district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Margherita | Tinsukia |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sadiya | Sadiya |
Population of Tinsukia District
The population of Tinsukia 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 Tinsukia, 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 | 13,27,929 | 10,63,186 | 2,64,743 |
| Total Male Population | 6,80,231 | 5,41,395 | 1,38,836 |
| Total Female Population | 6,47,698 | 5,21,791 | 1,25,907 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,81,826 | 1,55,228 | 26,598 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 92,777 | 78,904 | 13,873 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 89,049 | 76,324 | 12,725 |
| Literate Population | 7,98,322 | 5,90,609 | 2,07,713 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,53,449 | 3,39,871 | 1,13,578 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,44,873 | 2,50,738 | 94,135 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,29,607 | 4,72,577 | 57,030 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,26,782 | 2,01,524 | 25,258 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,02,825 | 2,71,053 | 31,772 |
| Households | 2,68,598 | 2,10,707 | 57,891 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Tinsukia district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Tinsukia district is 13,27,929, including 6,80,231 males and 6,47,698 females. In rural areas, it is 10,63,186, including 5,41,395 males and 5,21,791 females. In urban areas, it is 2,64,743, including 1,38,836 males and 1,25,907 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Tinsukia district is 1,81,826, including 92,777 boys and 89,049 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,55,228, including 78,904 boys and 76,324 girls. In urban areas, it is 26,598, including 13,873 boys and 12,725 girls.
- Literate population in Tinsukia district is around 7,98,322, including 4,53,449 males and 3,44,873 females. In rural areas, it is 5,90,609, including 3,39,871 males and 2,50,738 females. In urban areas, it is 2,07,713, including 1,13,578 males and 94,135 females.
- Illiterate population in Tinsukia district is about 5,29,607, including 2,26,782 males and 3,02,825 females. In rural areas, it is 4,72,577, including 2,01,524 males and 2,71,053 females. In urban areas, it is 57,030, including 25,258 males and 31,772 females.
- There are about 2,68,598 households in Tinsukia district, including 2,10,707 in rural areas and 57,891 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Tinsukia. 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 | 37,688 | 25,286 | 12,402 |
| SC Male Population | 19,443 | 13,057 | 6,386 |
| SC Female Population | 18,245 | 12,229 | 6,016 |
| Total ST Population | 82,066 | 76,272 | 5,794 |
| ST Male Population | 41,769 | 38,796 | 2,973 |
| ST Female Population | 40,297 | 37,476 | 2,821 |
| Population Density | 350 / km² | 285 / km² | 4,305 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Tinsukia district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tinsukia district is approximately 37,688, including 19,443 males and 18,245 females. In rural areas, it is 25,286, including 13,057 males and 12,229 females. In urban areas, it is 12,402, including 6,386 males and 6,016 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tinsukia district is about 82,066, including 41,769 males and 40,297 females. In rural areas, it is 76,272, including 38,796 males and 37,476 females. In urban areas, it is 5,794, including 2,973 males and 2,821 females.
- Overall population density of Tinsukia district is around 350 people per km². Rural areas have about 285 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,305 people per km².