All Information About Balijana Subdistrict
Detailed information about Balijana Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Balijana is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Goalpara District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Balijana - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2014 |
| District | Goalpara |
| Census Code 2011 | 2014 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 20 |
| Number of Villages | 252 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Dhubri (Code: 205) |
| Assembly Constituency | Goalpara East (Code: 1740) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Goalpara East | Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Balijana Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
280,438
M: 142,792
F: 137,646 |
| Rural |
205,509
M: 104,906
F: 100,603 |
| Urban |
74,929
M: 37,886
F: 37,043 |
Number of Households: 54,891
Population Distribution
Total: 280,438 (Male: 142,792, Female: 137,646)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,909 (Male: 23,466, Female: 22,443)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,931 (Male: 6,066, Female: 5,865)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 70,563 (Male: 35,678, Female: 34,885)
Literate Population
Total: 169,294 (Male: 90,529, Female: 78,765)
Illiterate Population
Total: 111,144 (Male: 52,263, Female: 58,881)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 102,460 (Male: 75,774, Female: 26,686)
Main Workers
Total: 79,026 (Male: 64,897, Female: 14,129)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,434 (Male: 10,877, Female: 12,557)
Non-Workers
Total: 177,978 (Male: 67,018, Female: 110,960)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 32,739 (Male: 26,846, Female: 5,893)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,630 (Male: 6,416, Female: 2,214)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,745 (Male: 1,068, Female: 677)
- Other Workers: 35,912 (Male: 30,567, Female: 5,345)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,162 (Male: 2,091, Female: 3,071)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,060 (Male: 3,859, Female: 5,201)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,408 (Male: 333, Female: 1,075)
- Other Workers: 7,804 (Male: 4,594, Female: 3,210)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Balijana Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
280,438
M: 142,792
F: 137,646 |
| Rural |
205,509
M: 104,906
F: 100,603 |
| Urban |
74,929
M: 37,886
F: 37,043 |
Number of Households: 54,891
Population Distribution
Total: 280,438 (Male: 142,792, Female: 137,646)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,909 (Male: 23,466, Female: 22,443)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 11,931 (Male: 6,066, Female: 5,865)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 70,563 (Male: 35,678, Female: 34,885)
Literate Population
Total: 169,294 (Male: 90,529, Female: 78,765)
Illiterate Population
Total: 111,144 (Male: 52,263, Female: 58,881)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 102,460 (Male: 75,774, Female: 26,686)
Main Workers
Total: 79,026 (Male: 64,897, Female: 14,129)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,434 (Male: 10,877, Female: 12,557)
Non-Workers
Total: 177,978 (Male: 67,018, Female: 110,960)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 32,739 (Male: 26,846, Female: 5,893)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,630 (Male: 6,416, Female: 2,214)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,745 (Male: 1,068, Female: 677)
- Other Workers: 35,912 (Male: 30,567, Female: 5,345)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,162 (Male: 2,091, Female: 3,071)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,060 (Male: 3,859, Female: 5,201)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,408 (Male: 333, Female: 1,075)
- Other Workers: 7,804 (Male: 4,594, Female: 3,210)
Grampanchayat List of Balijana Tehsil/Taluka
Balijana Tehsil comprises 20 Gram Panchayats and 252 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Balijana. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Balijana
Balijana is located in the Goalpara District of Assam State, India.
Balijana Tehsil has 252 villages.
Balijana has a total of 20 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Balijana is 280,438.
In Balijana, there are 142,792 males and 137,646 females.
There are 45,909 children in Balijana, comprising 23,466 males and 22,443 females.
In Balijana, the literate population is 169,294 (90,529 males and 78,765 females). The illiterate population is 111,144 (52,263 males and 58,881 females).