Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar is a district and city located in Assam State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kokrajhar district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Circle or sub-districts.
Kokrajhar District overview
Kokrajhar is Town in Assam serves as administrative headquarter of Kokrajhar district. Total area of Kokrajhar District is 3,296 km² including 3,280 km² rural area and 16 km² urban area. There are 9 Circles part of Kokrajhar District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kokrajhar District, Kokrajhar has 1068 villages.
Gossaigaon is the largest tehsil in Kokrajhar district by area covering 1122.48 km2 and Bilasipara is the smallest tehsil in Kokrajhar district by area covering 22.4495 km2. Gossaigaon is the largest tehsil by population while Bilasipara is the smallest tehsil by population in Kokrajhar district.
Population of Kokrajhar District
As of the 2011 census, Kokrajhar district has a population of approximately 887,142 peoples which is divided into urban population of 54,941 and rular population of 832,201. The population density in Kokrajhar region is about 269.2 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 452,905 | 434,237 | 887,142 |
| Rural | 424,446 | 407,755 | 832,201 |
| Urban | 28,459 | 26,482 | 54,941 |
Households of Kokrajhar District
There are about 181,081 houses in the district, including 11,722 urban houses and 169,359 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.9 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 181,081 |
| Rural | 169,359 |
| Urban | 11,722 |
List Of Circle in Kokrajhar District
Kokrajhar district is divided into several Circles or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 9 tehsils in Kokrajhar 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 Kokrajhar:
| Circle | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bagribari | 294.2 | 51,001 |
| Bhowraguri | 167.0 | 78,061 |
| Bilasipara | 22.4 | 8,736 |
| Chapar | 106.6 | 20,425 |
| Dhubri | 130.4 | 33,809 |
| Dotoma | 280.5 | 144,393 |
| Golokganj | 90.6 | 26,671 |
| Gossaigaon | 1,122.5 | 270,952 |
| Kokrajhar | 1,081.8 | 253,094 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kokrajhar District
How many villages are there in Kokrajhar district ?
There are 1068 villages in the Kokrajhar district.
What is the population of Kokrajhar district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kokrajhar district is 887,142
How many town or city are there in Kokrajhar district ?
There are 4 town or city in the Kokrajhar district.
How many Circle in Kokrajhar district ?
There are 9 Circle in Kokrajhar district.
Which is the largest Circle in Kokrajhar district
Gossaigaon is the largest Circle in Kokrajhar district.
Which is the smallest Circle in Kokrajhar district ?
Bilasipara is the smallest Circle in Kokrajhar district.
Which is the most populated Circle in Kokrajhar district ?
Gossaigaon is the most populated Circle in Kokrajhar district.
Which is the least populated Circle in Kokrajhar district ?
Bilasipara is the most least populated Circle in Kokrajhar district.