Darrang
Darrang is a district and city located in Assam State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Darrang district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Circle or sub-districts.
Darrang District overview
Darrang is Town in Assam serves as administrative headquarter of Darrang district. Total area of Darrang District is 1,585 km² including 1,573 km² rural area and 12 km² urban area. There are 6 Circles part of Darrang District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Darrang District, Darrang has 561 villages.
Dalgaon is the largest tehsil in Darrang district by area covering 624.139 km2 and Khoirabari is the smallest tehsil in Darrang district by area covering 20.3721 km2. Dalgaon is the largest tehsil by population while Khoirabari is the smallest tehsil by population in Darrang district.
Population of Darrang District
As of the 2011 census, Darrang district has a population of approximately 928,500 peoples which is divided into urban population of 55,494 and rular population of 873,006. The population density in Darrang region is about 585.8 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 475,273 | 453,227 | 928,500 |
| Rural | 446,460 | 426,546 | 873,006 |
| Urban | 28,813 | 26,681 | 55,494 |
Households of Darrang District
There are about 187,783 houses in the district, including 12,432 urban houses and 175,351 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.94 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 187,783 |
| Rural | 175,351 |
| Urban | 12,432 |
List Of Circle in Darrang District
Darrang district is divided into several Circles or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Darrang 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 Darrang:
| Circle | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dalgaon | 624.1 | 473,585 |
| Kalaigaon | 60.0 | 25,246 |
| Khoirabari | 20.4 | 8,398 |
| Mangaldoi | 392.9 | 202,435 |
| Pathorighat | 179.5 | 95,338 |
| Sipajhar | 308.0 | 123,498 |
Frequently Asked Question About Darrang District
How many villages are there in Darrang district ?
There are 561 villages in the Darrang district.
What is the population of Darrang district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Darrang district is 928,500
How many town or city are there in Darrang district ?
There are 3 town or city in the Darrang district.
How many Circle in Darrang district ?
There are 6 Circle in Darrang district.
Which is the largest Circle in Darrang district
Dalgaon is the largest Circle in Darrang district.
Which is the smallest Circle in Darrang district ?
Khoirabari is the smallest Circle in Darrang district.
Which is the most populated Circle in Darrang district ?
Dalgaon is the most populated Circle in Darrang district.
Which is the least populated Circle in Darrang district ?
Khoirabari is the most least populated Circle in Darrang district.