Assam, in northeastern India, is famed for its tea plantations, biodiversity, and vibrant cultural festivals. Spanning 78,438 km², it has 26,395 villages and a population of 31,205,576 (2011 Census). Dispur is the capital, with the Gauhati High Court as its judicial seat. Established on August 15, 1947, its 35 districts foster a blend of rural and urban life.
In Assam, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajali | बजली | |||
| Baksa | बक्सा | |||
| Barpeta | बारपेटा | |||
| Biswanath | बिस्वनाथ | |||
| Bongaigaon | बोंगाईगांव | |||
| Cachar | कछर | |||
| Charaideo | चराईडियो | |||
| Chirang | चिरांग | |||
| Darrang | दरांग | |||
| Dhemaji | धेमाजी | |||
| Dhubri | धुबरी | |||
| Dibrugarh | डिब्रूगढ़ | |||
| Dima Hasao | दिमा हसाओ | |||
| Goalpara | गोलपारा | |||
| Golaghat | गोलाघाट | |||
| Hailakandi | हैलाकांडी | |||
| Hojai | होजाई | |||
| Jorhat | जोरहाट | |||
| Kamrup | कामरूप | |||
| Kamrup Metropolitan | कामरूप महानगर | |||
| Karbi Anglong | कार्बी आंगलोंग | |||
| Karimganj | करीमगंज | |||
| Kokrajhar | कोकराझार | |||
| Lakhimpur | लखीमपुर | |||
| Majuli | माजुली | |||
| Morigaon | मारिगांव | |||
| Nagaon | नागांव | |||
| Nalbari | नलबाड़ी | |||
| Sivasagar | शिवसागर | |||
| Sonitpur | सोनितपुर | |||
| South Salmara-Mankachar | दक्षिण सलमारा-मंकाचर | |||
| Tamulpur | तमूलपुर | |||
| Tinsukia | तिनसुकिया | |||
| Udalguri | उदलगुड़ी | |||
| West Karbi Anglong | पश्चिम कार्बी आंगलोंग |
As per the 2011 Census, Assam has a total population of 31205576 people, with 4398542 residing in urban areas and 26807034 in rural regions. The population density of Assam is approximately 397.84/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26807034 | 4398542 | 31205576 |
| Male Population | 13678989 | 2260454 | 15939443 |
| Female Population | 13128045 | 2138088 | 15266133 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Assam is approximately 397.84/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 347.34 | 3491.24 | 397.84/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Assam has a total of 64,06,471 households, with 54,20,877 in rural areas and 9,85,594 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 54,20,877 |
| Urban Households | 9,85,594 |
| Total Households | 64,06,471 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Assam - (অসম) |
| Capital | Dispur |
| Established | 15-Aug-1947 |
| Total Area | 78,438 km² |
| Total Villages | 25372 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 957 |
| Population Density | 397.84/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 3,12,05,576 |
| High Court | Gauhati High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Assam |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 4295 |
| 200-499 | 5649 |
| 500-999 | 6076 |
| 1000-1999 | 5718 |
| 2000-4999 | 3304 |
| 5000-9999 | 309 |
| 10000 and above | 21 |
All survey data of Assam villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).