Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Cachar: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Cachar has an aggregated population of 8,367,621. Approximately 41.51% live in rural areas (3,473,234) and 7.54% live in urban areas (630,928).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 3,473,234 | 3 |
| Katigora | 863,756 | 224 |
| Lakhipur | 865,339 | 257 |
| Silchar | 1,829,128 | 249 |
| Sonai | 972,945 | 224 |
| Udarbond | 363,219 | 101 |
Cachar has a population of 8,367,621 (4,272,219 males and 4,095,402 females). The sex ratio is about 959 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,367,621 |
| Male | 4,272,219 |
| Female | 4,095,402 |
| Rural population | 3,473,234 (41.51%) |
| Urban population | 630,928 (7.54%) |
| Households | 1,830,570 |
Approximate literacy rate is 67.17%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 5,620,248 |
| Total illiterates | 2,747,373 |
SC: 1,275,678 (15.25%). ST: 86,889 (1.04%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,275,678 | 15.25% |
| ST | 86,889 | 1.04% |
Children (0–6): 1,249,769 (14.94%). Workers: 2,933,853 (35.06%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,249,769 | 14.94% |
| Total workers | 2,933,853 | 35.06% |