All Information About Chenga Subdistrict
Detailed information about Chenga Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Chenga is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Barpeta District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Chenga - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2021 |
| District | Barpeta |
| Census Code 2011 | 2021 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 11 |
| Number of Villages | 72 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Barpeta (Code: 204) |
| Assembly Constituency | Chenga (Code: 1731) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Chenga | Ashraful Hussain ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chenga Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
142,845
M: 73,239
F: 69,606 |
| Rural |
134,581
M: 68,994
F: 65,587 |
| Urban |
8,264
M: 4,245
F: 4,019 |
Number of Households: 27,845
Population Distribution
Total: 142,845 (Male: 73,239, Female: 69,606)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,575 (Male: 14,073, Female: 13,502)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,743 (Male: 4,520, Female: 4,223)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 509 (Male: 238, Female: 271)
Literate Population
Total: 62,274 (Male: 35,060, Female: 27,214)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,571 (Male: 38,179, Female: 42,392)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 50,909 (Male: 36,485, Female: 14,424)
Main Workers
Total: 36,429 (Male: 31,420, Female: 5,009)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,480 (Male: 5,065, Female: 9,415)
Non-Workers
Total: 91,936 (Male: 36,754, Female: 55,182)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,201 (Male: 16,588, Female: 613)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,577 (Male: 4,560, Female: 1,017)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,277 (Male: 612, Female: 665)
- Other Workers: 12,374 (Male: 9,660, Female: 2,714)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,315 (Male: 834, Female: 481)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,631 (Male: 2,167, Female: 2,464)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,283 (Male: 149, Female: 1,134)
- Other Workers: 7,251 (Male: 1,915, Female: 5,336)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chenga Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
142,845
M: 73,239
F: 69,606 |
| Rural |
134,581
M: 68,994
F: 65,587 |
| Urban |
8,264
M: 4,245
F: 4,019 |
Number of Households: 27,845
Population Distribution
Total: 142,845 (Male: 73,239, Female: 69,606)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 27,575 (Male: 14,073, Female: 13,502)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 8,743 (Male: 4,520, Female: 4,223)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 509 (Male: 238, Female: 271)
Literate Population
Total: 62,274 (Male: 35,060, Female: 27,214)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,571 (Male: 38,179, Female: 42,392)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 50,909 (Male: 36,485, Female: 14,424)
Main Workers
Total: 36,429 (Male: 31,420, Female: 5,009)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,480 (Male: 5,065, Female: 9,415)
Non-Workers
Total: 91,936 (Male: 36,754, Female: 55,182)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,201 (Male: 16,588, Female: 613)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,577 (Male: 4,560, Female: 1,017)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,277 (Male: 612, Female: 665)
- Other Workers: 12,374 (Male: 9,660, Female: 2,714)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,315 (Male: 834, Female: 481)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,631 (Male: 2,167, Female: 2,464)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,283 (Male: 149, Female: 1,134)
- Other Workers: 7,251 (Male: 1,915, Female: 5,336)
Grampanchayat List of Chenga Tehsil/Taluka
Chenga Tehsil comprises 11 Gram Panchayats and 72 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Chenga. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chenga
Chenga is located in the Barpeta District of Assam State, India.
Chenga Tehsil has 72 villages.
Chenga has a total of 11 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Chenga is 142,845.
In Chenga, there are 73,239 males and 69,606 females.
There are 27,575 children in Chenga, comprising 14,073 males and 13,502 females.
In Chenga, the literate population is 62,274 (35,060 males and 27,214 females). The illiterate population is 80,571 (38,179 males and 42,392 females).