Jorhat
Jorhat is a district and city located in Assam State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Jorhat district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Circle or sub-districts.
Jorhat District overview
Jorhat is Town in Assam serves as administrative headquarter of Jorhat district. Total area of Jorhat District is 2,851 km² including 2,759 km² rural area and 92 km² urban area. There are 6 Circles part of Jorhat District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Jorhat District, Jorhat has 848 villages.
Majuli is the largest tehsil in Jorhat district by area covering 1093.31 km2 and Jorhat East is the smallest tehsil in Jorhat district by area covering 158.111 km2. Jorhat West is the largest tehsil by population while Mariani is the smallest tehsil by population in Jorhat district.
Population of Jorhat District
As of the 2011 census, Jorhat district has a population of approximately 1,092,256 peoples which is divided into urban population of 220,534 and rular population of 871,722. The population density in Jorhat region is about 383.1 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 556,805 | 535,451 | 1,092,256 |
| Rural | 442,968 | 428,754 | 871,722 |
| Urban | 113,837 | 106,697 | 220,534 |
Households of Jorhat District
There are about 236,262 houses in the district, including 51,620 urban houses and 184,642 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.62 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 236,262 |
| Rural | 184,642 |
| Urban | 51,620 |
List Of Circle in Jorhat District
Jorhat district is divided into several Circles or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Jorhat 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 Jorhat:
| Circle | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Jorhat East | 158.1 | 195,398 |
| Jorhat West | 383.0 | 211,539 |
| Majuli | 1,093.3 | 167,304 |
| Mariani | 407.2 | 131,613 |
| Teok | 419.2 | 184,611 |
| Titabor | 390.3 | 201,791 |
Frequently Asked Question About Jorhat District
How many villages are there in Jorhat district ?
There are 848 villages in the Jorhat district.
What is the population of Jorhat district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Jorhat district is 1,092,256
How many town or city are there in Jorhat district ?
There are 11 town or city in the Jorhat district.
How many Circle in Jorhat district ?
There are 6 Circle in Jorhat district.
Which is the largest Circle in Jorhat district
Majuli is the largest Circle in Jorhat district.
Which is the smallest Circle in Jorhat district ?
Jorhat East is the smallest Circle in Jorhat district.
Which is the most populated Circle in Jorhat district ?
Jorhat West is the most populated Circle in Jorhat district.
Which is the least populated Circle in Jorhat district ?
Mariani is the most least populated Circle in Jorhat district.