Dhemaji


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

Dhemaji District overview


Dhemaji is Town in Assam serves as administrative headquarter of Dhemaji district. Total area of Dhemaji District is 3,237 km² including 3,221 km² rural area and 16 km² urban area. There are 6 Circles part of Dhemaji District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Dhemaji District, Dhemaji has 1319 villages.

Jonai is the largest tehsil in Dhemaji district by area covering 1089.27 km2 and Dhakuakhana is the smallest tehsil in Dhemaji district by area covering 87.4266 km2. Sissibargaon is the largest tehsil by population while Subansiri is the smallest tehsil by population in Dhemaji district.

Population of Dhemaji District


As of the 2011 census, Dhemaji district has a population of approximately 686,133 peoples which is divided into urban population of 48,285 and rular population of 637,848. The population density in Dhemaji region is about 212.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 351,249 334,884 686,133
Rural 326,278 311,570 637,848
Urban 24,971 23,314 48,285

Households of Dhemaji District


There are about 129,869 houses in the district, including 10,231 urban houses and 119,638 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.28 people

Type Households
Total 129,869
Rural 119,638
Urban 10,231

List Of Circle in Dhemaji District


Dhemaji district is divided into several Circles or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Dhemaji 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 Dhemaji:

Circle Area(km²) Population
Dhakuakhana 87.4 29,575
Dhemaji 503.2 139,920
Gogamukh 372.8 98,760
Jonai 1,089.3 169,898
Sissibargaon 949.7 234,030
Subansiri 234.5 13,950

Frequently Asked Question About Dhemaji District


How many villages are there in Dhemaji district ?

There are 1319 villages in the Dhemaji district.

What is the population of Dhemaji district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Dhemaji district is 686,133

How many town or city are there in Dhemaji district ?

There are 4 town or city in the Dhemaji district.

How many Circle in Dhemaji district ?

There are 6 Circle in Dhemaji district.

Which is the largest Circle in Dhemaji district

Jonai is the largest Circle in Dhemaji district.

Which is the smallest Circle in Dhemaji district ?

Dhakuakhana is the smallest Circle in Dhemaji district.

Which is the most populated Circle in Dhemaji district ?

Sissibargaon is the most populated Circle in Dhemaji district.

Which is the least populated Circle in Dhemaji district ?

Subansiri is the most least populated Circle in Dhemaji district.