All Information About Jorhat West Subdistrict
Detailed information about Jorhat West Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Jorhat West is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Jorhat District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Jorhat West - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2077 |
| District | Jorhat |
| Census Code 2011 | 2077 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 26 |
| Number of Villages | 143 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Jorhat (Code: 208) |
| Assembly Constituency | Jorhat (Code: 1766) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Jorhat | Hitendra Nath Goswami ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jorhat West Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
211,539
M: 107,852
F: 103,687 |
| Rural |
163,620
M: 83,582
F: 80,038 |
| Urban |
47,919
M: 24,270
F: 23,649 |
Number of Households: 45,895
Population Distribution
Total: 211,539 (Male: 107,852, Female: 103,687)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,807 (Male: 12,143, Female: 11,664)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 23,838 (Male: 12,123, Female: 11,715)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 20,962 (Male: 10,579, Female: 10,383)
Literate Population
Total: 159,559 (Male: 85,657, Female: 73,902)
Illiterate Population
Total: 51,980 (Male: 22,195, Female: 29,785)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 90,820 (Male: 61,867, Female: 28,953)
Main Workers
Total: 66,871 (Male: 50,757, Female: 16,114)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,949 (Male: 11,110, Female: 12,839)
Non-Workers
Total: 120,719 (Male: 45,985, Female: 74,734)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,376 (Male: 12,194, Female: 5,182)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,973 (Male: 1,910, Female: 1,063)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,346 (Male: 2,065, Female: 1,281)
- Other Workers: 43,176 (Male: 34,588, Female: 8,588)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,141 (Male: 2,685, Female: 3,456)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,543 (Male: 1,262, Female: 2,281)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,276 (Male: 1,079, Female: 2,197)
- Other Workers: 10,989 (Male: 6,084, Female: 4,905)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Jorhat West Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
211,539
M: 107,852
F: 103,687 |
| Rural |
163,620
M: 83,582
F: 80,038 |
| Urban |
47,919
M: 24,270
F: 23,649 |
Number of Households: 45,895
Population Distribution
Total: 211,539 (Male: 107,852, Female: 103,687)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 23,807 (Male: 12,143, Female: 11,664)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 23,838 (Male: 12,123, Female: 11,715)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 20,962 (Male: 10,579, Female: 10,383)
Literate Population
Total: 159,559 (Male: 85,657, Female: 73,902)
Illiterate Population
Total: 51,980 (Male: 22,195, Female: 29,785)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 90,820 (Male: 61,867, Female: 28,953)
Main Workers
Total: 66,871 (Male: 50,757, Female: 16,114)
Marginal Workers
Total: 23,949 (Male: 11,110, Female: 12,839)
Non-Workers
Total: 120,719 (Male: 45,985, Female: 74,734)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,376 (Male: 12,194, Female: 5,182)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,973 (Male: 1,910, Female: 1,063)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,346 (Male: 2,065, Female: 1,281)
- Other Workers: 43,176 (Male: 34,588, Female: 8,588)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,141 (Male: 2,685, Female: 3,456)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,543 (Male: 1,262, Female: 2,281)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,276 (Male: 1,079, Female: 2,197)
- Other Workers: 10,989 (Male: 6,084, Female: 4,905)
Grampanchayat List of Jorhat West Tehsil/Taluka
Jorhat West Tehsil comprises 26 Gram Panchayats and 143 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Jorhat West. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jorhat West
Jorhat West is located in the Jorhat District of Assam State, India.
Jorhat West Tehsil has 143 villages.
Jorhat West has a total of 26 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Jorhat West is 211,539.
In Jorhat West, there are 107,852 males and 103,687 females.
There are 23,807 children in Jorhat West, comprising 12,143 males and 11,664 females.
In Jorhat West, the literate population is 159,559 (85,657 males and 73,902 females). The illiterate population is 51,980 (22,195 males and 29,785 females).