All Information About Silchar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Silchar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Silchar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Cachar District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Silchar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2097 |
| District | Cachar |
| Census Code 2011 | 2097 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 60 |
| Number of Villages | 262 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Silchar (Code: 215) |
| Assembly Constituency | Borkhola (Code: 1831) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Borkhola | Data Not Found ( Data Not Found) |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Silchar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
704,465
M: 359,728
F: 344,737 |
| Rural |
420,198
M: 216,248
F: 203,950 |
| Urban |
284,267
M: 143,480
F: 140,787 |
Number of Households: 156,321
Population Distribution
Total: 704,465 (Male: 359,728, Female: 344,737)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 92,363 (Male: 47,135, Female: 45,228)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 130,767 (Male: 66,913, Female: 63,854)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,754 (Male: 1,371, Female: 1,383)
Literate Population
Total: 500,930 (Male: 270,330, Female: 230,600)
Illiterate Population
Total: 203,535 (Male: 89,398, Female: 114,137)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 249,177 (Male: 194,703, Female: 54,474)
Main Workers
Total: 200,785 (Male: 168,936, Female: 31,849)
Marginal Workers
Total: 48,392 (Male: 25,767, Female: 22,625)
Non-Workers
Total: 455,288 (Male: 165,025, Female: 290,263)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,694 (Male: 21,816, Female: 1,878)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,076 (Male: 6,679, Female: 1,397)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,646 (Male: 2,991, Female: 1,655)
- Other Workers: 164,369 (Male: 137,450, Female: 26,919)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,328 (Male: 2,763, Female: 1,565)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,626 (Male: 3,716, Female: 3,910)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,814 (Male: 1,199, Female: 3,615)
- Other Workers: 31,624 (Male: 18,089, Female: 13,535)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Silchar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
704,465
M: 359,728
F: 344,737 |
| Rural |
420,198
M: 216,248
F: 203,950 |
| Urban |
284,267
M: 143,480
F: 140,787 |
Number of Households: 156,321
Population Distribution
Total: 704,465 (Male: 359,728, Female: 344,737)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 92,363 (Male: 47,135, Female: 45,228)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 130,767 (Male: 66,913, Female: 63,854)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,754 (Male: 1,371, Female: 1,383)
Literate Population
Total: 500,930 (Male: 270,330, Female: 230,600)
Illiterate Population
Total: 203,535 (Male: 89,398, Female: 114,137)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 249,177 (Male: 194,703, Female: 54,474)
Main Workers
Total: 200,785 (Male: 168,936, Female: 31,849)
Marginal Workers
Total: 48,392 (Male: 25,767, Female: 22,625)
Non-Workers
Total: 455,288 (Male: 165,025, Female: 290,263)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 23,694 (Male: 21,816, Female: 1,878)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,076 (Male: 6,679, Female: 1,397)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,646 (Male: 2,991, Female: 1,655)
- Other Workers: 164,369 (Male: 137,450, Female: 26,919)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 4,328 (Male: 2,763, Female: 1,565)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,626 (Male: 3,716, Female: 3,910)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,814 (Male: 1,199, Female: 3,615)
- Other Workers: 31,624 (Male: 18,089, Female: 13,535)
Grampanchayat List of Silchar Tehsil/Taluka
Silchar Tehsil comprises 60 Gram Panchayats and 262 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Silchar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Silchar
Silchar is located in the Cachar District of Assam State, India.
Silchar Tehsil has 262 villages.
Silchar has a total of 60 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Silchar is 704,465.
In Silchar, there are 359,728 males and 344,737 females.
There are 92,363 children in Silchar, comprising 47,135 males and 45,228 females.
In Silchar, the literate population is 500,930 (270,330 males and 230,600 females). The illiterate population is 203,535 (89,398 males and 114,137 females).