Chirang


Chirang is a district and city located in Assam State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Chirang district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Circle or sub-districts.

Chirang District overview


Chirang is Town in Assam serves as administrative headquarter of Chirang district. Total area of Chirang District is 1,923 km² including 1,911 km² rural area and 12 km² urban area. There are 6 Circles part of Chirang District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Chirang District, Chirang has 508 villages.

Bijni is the largest tehsil in Chirang district by area covering 912.883 km2 and Bongaigaon is the smallest tehsil in Chirang district by area covering 9.55806 km2. Bijni is the largest tehsil by population while Bongaigaon is the smallest tehsil by population in Chirang district.

Population of Chirang District


As of the 2011 census, Chirang district has a population of approximately 482,162 peoples which is divided into urban population of 35,337 and rular population of 446,825. The population density in Chirang region is about 250.7 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 244,860 237,302 482,162
Rural 226,895 219,930 446,825
Urban 17,965 17,372 35,337

Households of Chirang District


There are about 97,395 houses in the district, including 7,572 urban houses and 89,823 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.95 people

Type Households
Total 97,395
Rural 89,823
Urban 7,572

List Of Circle in Chirang District


Chirang district is divided into several Circles or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Chirang district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Circle in Chirang:

Circle Area(km²) Population
Barnagar 46.8 9,500
Bengtol 663.0 49,941
Bijni 912.9 233,586
Bongaigaon 9.6 8,253
Kokrajhar 19.8 22,001
Sidli 270.9 158,881

Frequently Asked Question About Chirang District


How many villages are there in Chirang district ?

There are 508 villages in the Chirang district.

What is the population of Chirang district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Chirang district is 482,162

How many town or city are there in Chirang district ?

There are 3 town or city in the Chirang district.

How many Circle in Chirang district ?

There are 6 Circle in Chirang district.

Which is the largest Circle in Chirang district

Bijni is the largest Circle in Chirang district.

Which is the smallest Circle in Chirang district ?

Bongaigaon is the smallest Circle in Chirang district.

Which is the most populated Circle in Chirang district ?

Bijni is the most populated Circle in Chirang district.

Which is the least populated Circle in Chirang district ?

Bongaigaon is the most least populated Circle in Chirang district.