Assam (অসম)

Administrative Divisions

Assam are divided into 27 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:

List of Districts of Assam

#DistrictArea (km²)Population (2011)Density (km²)
1 Baksa 2457 950075 386.7
2 Barpeta 2282 1693622 742.2
3 Bongaigaon 1093 738804 675.9
4 Cachar 3786 1736617 458.7
5 Chirang 1923 482162 250.7
6 Darrang 1585 928500 585.8
7 Dhemaji 3237 686133 212
8 Dhubri 2176 1949258 895.8
9 Dibrugarh 3381 1326335 392.3
10 Dima Hasao 4888 214102 43.8
11 Goalpara 1824 1008183 552.7
12 Golaghat 3502 1066888 304.7
13 Hailakandi 1327 659296 496.8
14 Jorhat 2851 1092256 383.1
15 Kamrup 3105 1517542 488.7
16 Kamrup Metropolitan 955 1253938 1313
17 Karbi Anglong 10434 956313 91.65
18 Karimganj 1809 1228686 679.2
19 Kokrajhar 3296 887142 269.2
20 Lakhimpur 2277 1042137 457.7
21 Morigaon 1551 957423 617.3
22 Nagaon 3973 2823768 710.7
23 Nalbari 1052 771639 733.5
24 Sivasagar 2668 1151050 431.4
25 Sonitpur 5204 1924110 369.7
26 Tinsukia 3790 1327929 350.4
27 Udalguri 2012 831668 413.4
  • Largest district by area: Karbi Anglong with 10434 km²
  • Largest district by population: Nagaon with 2823768 people
  • Smallest district by area: Kamrup Metropolitan with 955 km²
  • Smallest district by population: Dima Hasao with 214102 people

Geographic and Demographic Overview

  • Total Area: 78438km²
  • Total Population (2011): 31205576
  • High Court: Guwahati High Court

Population Distribution

The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:

ParticularsRuralUrbanTotal
Total Population 26807034 4398542 31205576
Male Population 13678989 2260454 15939443
Female Population 13128045 2138088 15266133

Household Distribution

The distribution of households in the Assam is:

Rural HouseholdsUrban HouseholdsTotal Households
5420877 985594 6406471

Question and Answer

Q: What is the capital of the Assam?

A: The capital of the Assam is Dispur.

Q: When were the Assam established as a Union Territory or State?

A: The Assam were established as a Union Territory or State on 15-Aug-1947.

Q: How many districts are there in the Assam?

A: There are 27 districts in the Assam .

Q: What is the largest district by area in the Assam?

A: The largest district by area in the Assam is Karbi Anglong, with an area of 10434 km².

Q: Which district in the Assam has the largest population?

A: The district with the largest population in the Assam is Nagaon, with a population of 2823768 people.

Q: What is the total area of the Assam?

A: The total area of the Assam is 78438 km².

Q: What is the total population of the Assam according to the 2011 census?

A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Assam is 31205576.

Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Assam?

A: The Guwahati High Court has jurisdiction over the Assam.

Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Assam?

A: The population distribution in the Assam is as follows:

  • Rural Population: 26807034
  • Urban Population: 4398542

Q: How many households are there in the Assam?

A: There are 6406471 households in the Assam.

Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Assam?

A: The population ranges of villages in the Assam are:

  • Less than 100: 2986
  • 100-499: 7867
  • 500-999: 5990
  • 1000-1999: 5648
  • 2000-2999: 2010
  • 3000-3999: 893
  • 4000-4999: 370
  • 5000 And Above: 328

Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Assam?

A: The population distribution by gender in the Assam is as follows:

  • Male Population: 15939443
  • Female Population: 15266133

Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Assam?

A: The smallest district by area in the Assam is Kamrup Metropolitan, with an area of 955 km².

Q: Which district in the Assam has the smallest population?

A: The district with the smallest population in the Assam is Dima Hasao, with a population of 214102 people.

Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Northeastern Region of India?

A: Union Territories or States in the Northeastern Region of India include: