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★ District of Assam ★

Jorhat

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Area · — km²
Population · 10,92,256
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Jorhat — district of Assam

Jorhat is a district in Assam. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Jorhat

Tea gardens, oil production, and cultural heritage in upper Assam.

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Jorhat

Must-visit places in Jorhat

historical

Rowriah Tea Garden

Historic tea estate showcasing traditional tea production methods and Assamese plantation culture.

  • historical
    Rajaranath Garh

    Ruins of an ancient fort representing medieval Assamese architecture and history.

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Then & Now

Jorhat district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
6,78,341
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
7,99,772
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,46,868
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
1,73,167
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 639 villages

Jorhat district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
3,44,155Census 2011
Female population
3,34,186Census 2011
Sex ratio
971 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,46,868Census 2011
SC population
44,937Census 2011
ST population
53,202Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
7,99,772+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,73,167RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
3,11,986Census 2011
Cultivators
56,164Census 2011
Agri labourers
16,615Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
20,10,799 / 26,11,79377% complete
SBM-G toilets
78,214Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Jorhat district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

8 places mapped
Coverage
1 of 639 villages has notable places mapped · 0%
  • Hospital· 3
  • Railway· 3
  • Temple· 1
  • Restaurant· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Jorhat district.

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All 5 mandals of Jorhat

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639 villages · 90 GPs
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Top villages in Jorhat

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jorhat

How many mandals and villages are in Jorhat district?

Jorhat district has 5 mandals and 639 revenue villages across 90 gram panchayats in Assam.

Where is the headquarters of Jorhat district?

The district headquarters of Jorhat is —.

What is the pincode of Jorhat district?

Jorhat district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Jorhat may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jorhat fall under?

Jorhat district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Jorhat district?

Jorhat district had a population of 10,92,256 per the 2011 Census, across 639 villages.

When was Jorhat district formed?

Jorhat district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jorhat district?

Major rivers in Jorhat district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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