At present, Assam has a total of 34 Districts and 78 Sub-Divisions. Following are the list of districts of Assam along with their sub-divisions and other details.
1. Baksa
- Area: 2,007.50 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,50,075 (Male: 4,81,330 & Female: 4,68,745)
- Sex Ratio: 974 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 387 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 69.25%
- District HQ: Mushalpur
- Sub-Division: Three (Mushalpur, Salbari, Tamulpur)
2. Barpeta
- Area: 2,677.33 sq. km
- Total Population: 16,93,622 (Male: 8,67,004 & Female: 8,26,618)
- Sex Ratio: 940 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 742 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 63.81%
- District HQ: Barpeta
- Sub-Division: Five (Barpeta, Bajali, Sarbhog, Kalgachia, Sarukhetri)
3. Biswanath
- Area: 3,000 sq. km
- Total Population:12,00,00
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: NA
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Biswanath Chariali
- Sub-Division: Two (Biswanath Chariali, Gohpur)
4. Bongaigaon
- Area: 1,725.29 sq. km
- Total Population: 7,38,804 (Male: 3,75,818 & Female: 3,62,986)
- Sex Ratio: 966 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 676 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 69.74%
- District HQ: Bongaigaon
- Sub-Division: Three (Bongaigaon, Abhayapuri, Manikpur)
5. Cachar
- Area: 3,786 sq. km
- Total Population: 17,36,617 (Male: 8,86,284 & Female: 8,50,333)
- Sex Ratio: 945 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 459 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 79.34%
- District HQ: Silchar
- Sub-Division: Three (Silchar, Lakhipur Town, Katigarh)
- Airport: Silchar (Kumbhir Gram)
6. Charaideo
- Area: 939.06 sq. km
- Total Population: NA
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: NA
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Sonari
- Sub-Division: One (Charaideo)
7. Chirang
- Area: 1,974.80 sq. km
- Total Population: 4,82,162 (Male: 2,44,860 & Female: 2,37,302)
- Sex Ratio: 969 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 251 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 63.55%
- District HQ: Kajalgaon
- Sub-Division: Two (Chirang, Bijni)
8. Darrang
- Area: 1,850.58 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,28,500 (Male: 4,75,273 & Female: 4,53,227)
- Sex Ratio: 954 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 586 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 63.08%
- District HQ: Mangaldoi
- Sub-Division: One (Mangaldoi)
- Area: 1,850.58 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,28,500 (Male: 4,75,273 & Female: 4,53,227)
- Sex Ratio: 954 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 586 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 63.08%
- District HQ: Mangaldoi
- Sub-Division: One (Mangaldoi)
9. Dhemaji
- Area: 3,237 sq. km
- Total Population: 6,86,133 (Male: 3,51,249 & Female: 3,34,884)
- Sex Ratio: 953 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 212 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 72.70%
- District HQ: Dhemaji
- Sub-Division: Two (Dhemaji, Jonai)
- Area: 3,237 sq. km
- Total Population: 6,86,133 (Male: 3,51,249 & Female: 3,34,884)
- Sex Ratio: 953 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 212 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 72.70%
- District HQ: Dhemaji
- Sub-Division: Two (Dhemaji, Jonai)
10. Dhubri
- Area: 1,664.10 sq. km
- Total Population: 19,,49,258 (Male: 9,97,848 & Female: 9,51,410)
- Sex Ratio: 953 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 896 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 58.30%
- District HQ: Dhubri
- Sub-Division: Two (Dhubri, Bilasipara)
- Area: 1,664.10 sq. km
- Total Population: 19,,49,258 (Male: 9,97,848 & Female: 9,51,410)
- Sex Ratio: 953 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 896 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 58.30%
- District HQ: Dhubri
- Sub-Division: Two (Dhubri, Bilasipara)
11. Dibrugarh
- Area: 3,381 sq. km
- Total Population: 13,26,335 (Male: 6,7,434 & Female: 6,49,901)
- Sex Ratio: 961 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 392 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 76.05%
- District HQ: Dibrugarh
- Sub-Division: Three (Dibrugarh, Moran, Naharkatia)
- Airport: Mohanbari
- Area: 3,381 sq. km
- Total Population: 13,26,335 (Male: 6,7,434 & Female: 6,49,901)
- Sex Ratio: 961 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 392 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 76.05%
- District HQ: Dibrugarh
- Sub-Division: Three (Dibrugarh, Moran, Naharkatia)
- Airport: Mohanbari
12. Dima Hasao
- Area: 4,888 sq. km
- Total Population: 2,14,102 (Male: 1,10,802 & Female: 1,03,300)
- Sex Ratio: 932 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 44 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 77.54%
- District HQ: Haflong
- Sub-Division: Three (Haflong, Maibong, Diyungbra)
- Area: 4,888 sq. km
- Total Population: 2,14,102 (Male: 1,10,802 & Female: 1,03,300)
- Sex Ratio: 932 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 44 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 77.54%
- District HQ: Haflong
- Sub-Division: Three (Haflong, Maibong, Diyungbra)
13. Goalpara
- Area: 1,824 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,08,183 (Male: 5,13,292 & Female: 4,94,891)
- Sex Ratio: 964 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 553 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 67.37%
- District HQ: Goalpara
- Sub-Division: Two (Goalpara, Lakhipur)
- Area: 1,824 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,08,183 (Male: 5,13,292 & Female: 4,94,891)
- Sex Ratio: 964 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 553 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 67.37%
- District HQ: Goalpara
- Sub-Division: Two (Goalpara, Lakhipur)
14. Golaghat
- Area: 3,502 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,66,888 (Male: 5,43,161 & Female: 5,23,727)
- Sex Ratio: 964 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 305 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 77.43%
- District HQ: Golaghat
- Sub-Division: Four (Golaghat, Sarupathar, Bokakhat Town, Merapani)
- Area: 3,502 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,66,888 (Male: 5,43,161 & Female: 5,23,727)
- Sex Ratio: 964 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 305 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 77.43%
- District HQ: Golaghat
- Sub-Division: Four (Golaghat, Sarupathar, Bokakhat Town, Merapani)
15. Hailakandi
- Area: 1,327 sq. km
- Total Population: 6,59,296 (Male: 3,37,890 & Female: 3,21,406)
- Sex Ratio: 951 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 497 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 74.33%
- District HQ: Hailakandi
- Sub-Division: Two (Hailakandi, Katlichera)
- Area: 1,327 sq. km
- Total Population: 6,59,296 (Male: 3,37,890 & Female: 3,21,406)
- Sex Ratio: 951 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 497 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 74.33%
- District HQ: Hailakandi
- Sub-Division: Two (Hailakandi, Katlichera)
16. Hojai
- Area: 1,686 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,31,218
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: NA
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Hojai
- Sub-Division: One (Hojai)
- Area: 1,686 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,31,218
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: NA
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Hojai
- Sub-Division: One (Hojai)
17. Jorhat
- Area: 1,971 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,92,256 (Male: 5,56,805 & Female: 5,35,451) (Undivided Jorhat)
- Sex Ratio: 962 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 383 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 82.15%
- District HQ: Jorhat
- Sub-Division: Two (Jorhat, Titabar)
- Area: 1,971 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,92,256 (Male: 5,56,805 & Female: 5,35,451) (Undivided Jorhat)
- Sex Ratio: 962 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 383 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 82.15%
- District HQ: Jorhat
- Sub-Division: Two (Jorhat, Titabar)
18. Kamrup
- Area: 3,483.77 sq. km
- Total Population: 15,17,542 (Male: 7,78,461 & Female: 7,39,081)
- Sex Ratio: 949 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 489 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 75.55%
- District HQ: Amingaon
- Sub-Division: Two (Guwahati, Rangia)
- Area: 3,483.77 sq. km
- Total Population: 15,17,542 (Male: 7,78,461 & Female: 7,39,081)
- Sex Ratio: 949 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 489 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 75.55%
- District HQ: Amingaon
- Sub-Division: Two (Guwahati, Rangia)
19. Kamrup (Metropolitan)
- Area: 627.18 sq. km
- Total Population: 12,53,938 (Male: 6,47,585 & Female: 6,06,353)
- Sex Ratio: 936 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 1,313 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 88.71%
- District HQ: Guwahati
- Sub-Division: Four (Guwahati, Dispur, Azara, Chandrapur)
- Area: 627.18 sq. km
- Total Population: 12,53,938 (Male: 6,47,585 & Female: 6,06,353)
- Sex Ratio: 936 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 1,313 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 88.71%
- District HQ: Guwahati
- Sub-Division: Four (Guwahati, Dispur, Azara, Chandrapur)
20. Karbi Anglong
- Area: 7,399 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,56,313 (Male: 4,90,167 & Female: 4,66,146) (Undivided Karbi Anglong)
- Sex Ratio: 951 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 92 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 69.25%
- District HQ: Diphu
- Sub-Division: Three (Diphu, Bokajan, Hawraghat)
- Area: 7,399 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,56,313 (Male: 4,90,167 & Female: 4,66,146) (Undivided Karbi Anglong)
- Sex Ratio: 951 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 92 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 69.25%
- District HQ: Diphu
- Sub-Division: Three (Diphu, Bokajan, Hawraghat)
21. Karimganj
- Area: 1,809 sq. km
- Total Population: 12,28,686 (Male: 6,25,585 & Female: 6,02,822)
- Sex Ratio: 963 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 679 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 78.22%
- District HQ: Karimganj
- Sub-Division: Three (Karimganj, Ramkrishna Nagar, Patharkandi)
- Area: 1,809 sq. km
- Total Population: 12,28,686 (Male: 6,25,585 & Female: 6,02,822)
- Sex Ratio: 963 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 679 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 78.22%
- District HQ: Karimganj
- Sub-Division: Three (Karimganj, Ramkrishna Nagar, Patharkandi)
22. Kokrajhar
- Area: 3,165.44 sq. km
- Total Population: 8,87,142 (Male: 4,52,905 & Female: 4,34,237)
- Sex Ratio: 959 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 269 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 65.22%
- District HQ: Kokrajhar
- Sub-Division: Three (Kokrajhar, Gossaigaon, Kajigaon)
- Area: 3,165.44 sq. km
- Total Population: 8,87,142 (Male: 4,52,905 & Female: 4,34,237)
- Sex Ratio: 959 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 269 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 65.22%
- District HQ: Kokrajhar
- Sub-Division: Three (Kokrajhar, Gossaigaon, Kajigaon)
23. Lakhimpur
- Area: 2,277 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,42,137 (Male: 5,29,674 & Female: 5,12,463)
- Sex Ratio: 968 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 458 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 77.20%
- District HQ: North Lakhimpur
- Sub-Division: Three (North Lakhimpur, Dhakuakhona, Panbari)
- Area: 2,277 sq. km
- Total Population: 10,42,137 (Male: 5,29,674 & Female: 5,12,463)
- Sex Ratio: 968 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 458 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 77.20%
- District HQ: North Lakhimpur
- Sub-Division: Three (North Lakhimpur, Dhakuakhona, Panbari)
24. Majuli
- Area: 800 sq. km (According to Guinness World Record 2016)
- Total Population: 2,50,000 (approx)
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: 300 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Garmur
- Sub-Division: One (Garmur)
- Area: 800 sq. km (According to Guinness World Record 2016)
- Total Population: 2,50,000 (approx)
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: 300 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Garmur
- Sub-Division: One (Garmur)
25. Morigaon
- Area: 1,551 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,57,423 (Male: 4,86,651 & Female: 4,70,772)
- Sex Ratio: 967 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 617 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 68.03%
- District HQ: Morigaon
- Sub-Division: One (Morigaon)
- Area: 1,551 sq. km
- Total Population: 9,57,423 (Male: 4,86,651 & Female: 4,70,772)
- Sex Ratio: 967 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 617 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 68.03%
- District HQ: Morigaon
- Sub-Division: One (Morigaon)
26. Nagaon
- Area: 2,287 sq. km
- Total Population: 28,23,768 (Male: 14,39,112 & Female: 13,84,656)
- Sex Ratio: 962 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 711 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 72.37%
- District HQ: Nagaon
- Sub-Division: Two (Nagaon, Kaliabor)
- Area: 2,287 sq. km
- Total Population: 28,23,768 (Male: 14,39,112 & Female: 13,84,656)
- Sex Ratio: 962 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 711 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 72.37%
- District HQ: Nagaon
- Sub-Division: Two (Nagaon, Kaliabor)
27. Nalbari
- Area: 1009.57 sq. km
- Total Population: 7,71,639 (Male: 3,96,006 & Female: 3,75,633)
- Sex Ratio: 949 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 733 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 78.63%
- District HQ: Nalbari
- Sub-Division: Three (Nalbari, Tihu, Mukalmua)
- Area: 1009.57 sq. km
- Total Population: 7,71,639 (Male: 3,96,006 & Female: 3,75,633)
- Sex Ratio: 949 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 733 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 78.63%
- District HQ: Nalbari
- Sub-Division: Three (Nalbari, Tihu, Mukalmua)
28. Sivsagar
- Area: 1,729 sq. km
- Total Population: 11,51,050 (Male: 5,89,216 & Female: 5,61,834)
- Sex Ratio: 954 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 431 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 80.41%
- District HQ: Sivsagar
- Sub-Division: Two (Sivsagar, Nazira)
- Area: 1,729 sq. km
- Total Population: 11,51,050 (Male: 5,89,216 & Female: 5,61,834)
- Sex Ratio: 954 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 431 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 80.41%
- District HQ: Sivsagar
- Sub-Division: Two (Sivsagar, Nazira)
29. Sonitpur
- Area: 2,280.58 sq. km
- Total Population: 19,24,110 (Male: 9,83,904 & Female: 9,40,206)
- Sex Ratio: 956 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 370 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 67.34%
- District HQ: Tezpur
- Sub-Division: Two (Tezpur, Dhekiajuli Town)
- Area: 2,280.58 sq. km
- Total Population: 19,24,110 (Male: 9,83,904 & Female: 9,40,206)
- Sex Ratio: 956 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 370 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 67.34%
- District HQ: Tezpur
- Sub-Division: Two (Tezpur, Dhekiajuli Town)
30. South Salmara-Mankachar
- Area: 568 sq. km
- Total Population: 5,55,114
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: 980 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Hatsingimari
- Sub-Division: One (South Salmara-Mankachar)
- Area: 568 sq. km
- Total Population: 5,55,114
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: 980 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Hatsingimari
- Sub-Division: One (South Salmara-Mankachar)
31. Tinsukia
- Area: 3,790 sq. km
- Total Population: 13,27,929 (Male: 6,80,231 & Female: 6,47,698)
- Sex Ratio: 952 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 350 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 69.66%
- District HQ: Tinsukia
- Sub-Division: Three (Tinsukia, Margherita, Sadiya)
- Area: 3,790 sq. km
- Total Population: 13,27,929 (Male: 6,80,231 & Female: 6,47,698)
- Sex Ratio: 952 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 350 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 69.66%
- District HQ: Tinsukia
- Sub-Division: Three (Tinsukia, Margherita, Sadiya)
32. Udalguri
- Area: 1,673.94 sq. km
- Total Population: 8,31,668 (Male: 4,21,617 & Female: 4,10,051)
- Sex Ratio: 973 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 413 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 65.41%
- District HQ: Udalguri
- Sub-Division: Two (Udalguri, Vergaon)
- Area: 1,673.94 sq. km
- Total Population: 8,31,668 (Male: 4,21,617 & Female: 4,10,051)
- Sex Ratio: 973 females per 1,000 males
- Density: 413 person per sq km
- Literacy rate: 65.41%
- District HQ: Udalguri
- Sub-Division: Two (Udalguri, Vergaon)
33. West Karbi Anglong
- Area: 3,035 sq. km
- Total Population: 2,00,000 (Approx)
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: NA
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Hamren
- Sub-Division: One (Hamren)
**Note: Bajali was announced as a full-fledged district on 8 August 2020. But details regarding Bajali is not available to us. As for now, there are a total of 34 Districts in Assam
- Area: 3,035 sq. km
- Total Population: 2,00,000 (Approx)
- Sex Ratio: NA
- Density: NA
- Literacy rate: NA
- District HQ: Hamren
- Sub-Division: One (Hamren)
**Note: Bajali was announced as a full-fledged district on 8 August 2020. But details regarding Bajali is not available to us. As for now, there are a total of 34 Districts in Assam
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