Cachar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Cachar district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Cachar
Cachar comprises 1,040 villages, of which 998 are inhabited and 42 are uninhabited. There are 19 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,79,955, spread across 3,786 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,040(998 inhabited • 42 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 19 |
| Households | 3,79,955 |
| Total Area | 3,786 km² |
Cachar Urban & Rural Population
Cachar had 3,15,464 people in urban areas (18.2%) and 14,21,153 people in rural areas (81.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,21,153 | 81.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,15,464 | 18.2% |
| Total | 17,36,617 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Cachar
The total population comprises 8,86,284 males (51.0%) and 8,50,333 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 959 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,27,083 | 1,59,201 | 8,86,284 |
| 👩 Female | 6,94,070 | 1,56,263 | 8,50,333 |
Literacy Rate in Cachar
The literacy rate is 67.61%. Male literacy stands at 72.21% while female literacy is 62.82%, indicating a gender gap of 9.39 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,74,128.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,09,621 | 1,30,325 | 6,39,946 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,14,115 | 1,20,067 | 5,34,182 |
| Total Literate | 9,23,736 | 2,50,392 | 11,74,128 |
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About Cachar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Cachar in Assam has a total population of 17,36,617 with a literacy rate of 67.61% and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Cachar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.