All Information About Tezpur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Tezpur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Tezpur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Sonitpur District of Assam State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Tezpur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 2043 |
| District | Sonitpur |
| Census Code 2011 | 2043 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 21 |
| Number of Villages | 141 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tezpur (Code: 216) |
| Assembly Constituency | Barchalla (Code: 1838) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Barchalla | Ganesh Kumar Limbu ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tezpur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
282,032
M: 145,324
F: 136,708 |
| Rural |
179,527
M: 93,011
F: 86,516 |
| Urban |
102,505
M: 52,313
F: 50,192 |
Number of Households: 61,635
Population Distribution
Total: 282,032 (Male: 145,324, Female: 136,708)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 35,178 (Male: 18,181, Female: 16,997)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,785 (Male: 9,529, Female: 9,256)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,826 (Male: 2,397, Female: 2,429)
Literate Population
Total: 201,577 (Male: 107,745, Female: 93,832)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,455 (Male: 37,579, Female: 42,876)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 101,069 (Male: 82,484, Female: 18,585)
Main Workers
Total: 83,611 (Male: 71,876, Female: 11,735)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,458 (Male: 10,608, Female: 6,850)
Non-Workers
Total: 180,963 (Male: 62,840, Female: 118,123)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,780 (Male: 10,789, Female: 991)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,830 (Male: 2,104, Female: 726)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,796 (Male: 2,253, Female: 543)
- Other Workers: 66,205 (Male: 56,730, Female: 9,475)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,327 (Male: 1,373, Female: 954)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,307 (Male: 1,807, Female: 1,500)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,058 (Male: 433, Female: 625)
- Other Workers: 10,766 (Male: 6,995, Female: 3,771)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Tezpur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
282,032
M: 145,324
F: 136,708 |
| Rural |
179,527
M: 93,011
F: 86,516 |
| Urban |
102,505
M: 52,313
F: 50,192 |
Number of Households: 61,635
Population Distribution
Total: 282,032 (Male: 145,324, Female: 136,708)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 35,178 (Male: 18,181, Female: 16,997)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 18,785 (Male: 9,529, Female: 9,256)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 4,826 (Male: 2,397, Female: 2,429)
Literate Population
Total: 201,577 (Male: 107,745, Female: 93,832)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,455 (Male: 37,579, Female: 42,876)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 101,069 (Male: 82,484, Female: 18,585)
Main Workers
Total: 83,611 (Male: 71,876, Female: 11,735)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,458 (Male: 10,608, Female: 6,850)
Non-Workers
Total: 180,963 (Male: 62,840, Female: 118,123)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,780 (Male: 10,789, Female: 991)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,830 (Male: 2,104, Female: 726)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,796 (Male: 2,253, Female: 543)
- Other Workers: 66,205 (Male: 56,730, Female: 9,475)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,327 (Male: 1,373, Female: 954)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,307 (Male: 1,807, Female: 1,500)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,058 (Male: 433, Female: 625)
- Other Workers: 10,766 (Male: 6,995, Female: 3,771)
Grampanchayat List of Tezpur Tehsil/Taluka
Tezpur Tehsil comprises 21 Gram Panchayats and 141 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Tezpur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tezpur
Tezpur is located in the Sonitpur District of Assam State, India.
Tezpur Tehsil has 141 villages.
Tezpur has a total of 21 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Tezpur is 282,032.
In Tezpur, there are 145,324 males and 136,708 females.
There are 35,178 children in Tezpur, comprising 18,181 males and 16,997 females.
In Tezpur, the literate population is 201,577 (107,745 males and 93,832 females). The illiterate population is 80,455 (37,579 males and 42,876 females).