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Jorhat District

District HQ: Jorhat. 
Distance from State Capital: 308 Km. 
Sub Divisions: Jorhat, Titabar, Majuli. 
Revenue Circles: Jorhat East, Jorhat West, Mariani, Titabor, Teok, Majuli. 
Development Blocks: Jorhat (Baghchung), North West Jorhat (Dhekorgarah), Central Jorhat (Chipahikhola), Kaliapani, East Jorhat (Selenghat), Titabor, Majuli, Ujani Majuli. 
Nearest Railway station from dist. H.Q.: Jorhat Town Railway Station. 
Name and distance of the nearest Airport : Rowriah. 
Major crops: Rice, Wheat, Jute, Maize. 
Major plantations: Tea, Rubber, Coffee. 
Major fruits, nuts, vegetables, spices produced: Banana, Organge, Pineapple, Papaya, sweet Potato. 
Major minerals :Crude Oil. 
Major Tribes: Mishing (MIRI), Thengal Kachari, Deori, Man -tai speaking, Sonowal Kachari. 
Major Languages spoken: Assamese, Hindi, Bengali. 
Places of Tourist Interest: Majuli, Lachit Maidam, Dhekiakhowa Bor namghar, Dakhinpat Satra, Garamurh Satra, Auniati Satra, Kamalabari Satra, Bengenaati Satra, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Bangalpukhari, Mou Chapori, Roja Maidam, Tengal Manor (Heritage Bunglow), Sensuwa TE Heritage Bunglow, Hatigarh Dewaloi, 
Major Rivers: Brahmaputra River. 
Police Stations: Jorhat, Moriani, Teok, Titabar, Borhula, Majuli, Garmur, Jengrai Mukh, Pulibar. 
Towns of the District: Jorhat, Moriani.

►DEMOGRAPHY:  

Demographic Profile, 2011 Census:

Description20112001
Actual Population1092256999221
Male556805517015
Female535451482206
Population Growth9.31%14.69%
Area Sq. Km28512,851
Density/km2383350
Proportion to Assam Population3.50%3.75%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000)962933
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age)964967
Average Literacy82.1576.34
Male Literacy87.6383.62
Female Literacy76.4568.49
Total Child Population (0-6 Age)124594133860
Male Population (0-6 Age)6342868039
Female Population (0-6 Age)6116665821
Literates7949297842823
Male Literates4323354258786
Female Literates3625943584036
Child Proportion (0-6 Age)11.41%13.40%
Boys Proportion (0-6 Age)11.39%13.16%
Girls Proportion (0-6 Age)11.42%13.65%

Source: census2011.co.in

Rural and Urban Demographic Profile, 2011 Census:

DescriptionRuralUrban
Population (%)79.81 %20.19 %
Total Population871722220534
Male Population442968113837
Female Population428754106697
Sex Ratio968937
Child Sex Ratio (0-6)968948
Child Population (0-6)10339421200
Male Child(0-6)5254510883
Female Child(0-6)5084910317
Child Percentage (0-6)11.86 %9.61 %
Male Child Percentage11.86 %9.56 %
Female Child Percentage11.86 %9.67 %
Literates614748180181
Male Literates33669895637
Female Literates27805084544
Average Literacy80.01 %90.39 %
Male Literacy86.24 %92.89 %
Female Literacy73.58 %87.72 %

Source: census2011.co.in

 

Distribution of Geographical Area, Population, Growth rate, Density, Sex ratio and Literacy rate, Census 2011:

DistrictsGeographical Area (Sq. km.)PopulationGrowth Rate (%)Sex RatioLiteracy (%)Density
Jorhat285110922569.3196282.15383
Assam784383120557617.0795872.19398

Source: census2011.co.in

 

Total Population, Rural Population and Urban Population including Male and Female as per 2011 Census:

DistrictsPopulationRuralUrban
TotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemale
Jorhat1092256556805535451871722442968428754220534113837106697
Assam312055761593944315266133268070341367898913128045439854222604542138088

Source: census2011.co.in

 

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population Break up as per 2011 Census:

DistrictsScheduled Caste PopulationScheduled Tribe Population
PersonsMaleFemalePersonsMaleFemale
Jorhat8866545194434711399717079569176
Assam223132111453141086007388437119570051927366

Source: census2011.co.in

 

Total Households and Amenities (%) as per Census 2011:

DistrictTotal HouseholdsDrinking water within premisesDrinking Water near premisesElectricity as source of lightingLatrine facilities within premises
Jorhat23626244.935.152.466.7
Assam640647154.826.737.064.9

Source: Economic Survey of Assam, 2014-15

 

►CLIMATE:

 Average Monthly Rainfall, 2018:

(in mm)

DistrictsJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJune
ActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormal
12345678910111213
Jorhat3.922.226.436.798.380.1112.8204.6157.3277.4374.9288.8
Assam5.5115.7315.7231.7175.7477.76140.46181.27263.96333.87366.88465.19

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DistrictsJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
ActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormalActualNormal
1141516171819202122232425
Jorhat687.9679.5997.61026.4277.8272.725.5121.728.52333.815.6
Assam686.63960.03948.611337.40335.91303.8051.71136.4521.0122.0325.2611.44

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam, 2019

 

►AGRICULTURE:

Total Area and Classification of Area, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

District/ StateReporting Area for LUSForestsNot available for cultivationOther Uncultivated Land excluding Fallow Land
Area under non-agricultural usesBarren and Unculturable LandTotalPermanent Pastures and other Grazing LandLand under Misc. Trees groves not including in Net Area SownCulturable Waste LandTotal
12345678910
Jorhat2851002524769291776477055456613711658424861
State Total78438001852695130006512145922514657171739221944159892553575

Contd.

District/ StateFallow LandNet Area SownTotal Cropped AreaArea Sown more than once
Fallow Land other than Current FallowCurrent FallowTotal
1111213141516
Jorhat484576591250414543316225816825
State Total91639107768199407272346640044621280996

Source : Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Area under High Yielding Variety of Rice, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect, Yield in Kg/Hect)

DistrictAutumn RiceWinter RiceSummer RiceTotal Area
AreaAv. YieldAreaAv. YieldAreaAv. Yield
Jorhat161515175592331124340237361878
Assam11891424201429529290138431032181932753

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Area, Production and Yield of Rice, 2018-19:

DistrictSeasonArea (Hectare)Production (Tonnes)Yield (Tonnes/Hectare)
JorhatAutumn354565201.84
Summer5596133302.38
Winter913062285642.5
Total1004472484142.47
Assam 242517854373722.24

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India

 

Fertilizer Consumption, 2018-19:

(In Tonne)

DistrictNitrogen (N)Phosphorous (P)Murate of Potash (K)Total (N+P+K)Gross Croped Area ('000 Ha.)Per Hect. Consumption (Kg)
Jorhat10877.524834.347047.5122759.38162.98139.648
Assam193372.3946607.8750149.49290122.973991.0572.683

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Season-wise Consumption of Fertilizer, 2018-19:

(in Tonnes)

DistrictKharifRabi
NPKTotalNPKTotal
Jorhat5296.162050.345156.3112502.815581.372784.011891.2010256.58
Assam84523.9822069.729504.42136098.06108841.6824538.2520645.05154025

Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam 2019

 

►PLANTATION CROPS:  

Small Tea Growers of Assam Registered with Tea Board of India, 2019:

(Upto October)

DistrictNo. of Small Tea GrowersRegistered Area in Hectare
Jorhat84256429.63
Assam113560106273.16

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019 vvvvvvvvvvvvv

 

Tea Production, 2018:

(In Million Kgs)

DistrictBig GrowerSmall GrowerTotal
Jorhat29.662554.66
Assam387.42304.49691.91

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Area and Production of Rubber, 2018-19:

DistrictArea (In Hectare)Production (In MT)Tapping Area (in Hect.)
Jorhat253.3461.8051.00
Assam58120.0125246.5720858.65

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Generation of Employment in Rubber Plantation Activities, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

(In Nos)

District2017-20182018-2019
Jorhat790793
Assam180789182873

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

►IRRIGATION:  

Source and Net Irrigated Area, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictCanalTankWellOther SourceTotal
Govt.PrivateTotalTubewellOther WellTotal
Jorhat173-173-691-691-864
Assam8933710388997258577403114417584486172721365509

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Source and Gross Irrigated Area, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictCanalTankWellOther SourceTotal
Govt.PrivateTotalTubewellOther WellTotal
Jorhat173-173-691-691-864
Assam11441311811126224118846347047146110616245686494410

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Season-wise Irrigation of Rice, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictAutumnWinterSummerTotal
Jorhat-586173759
Assam27201148144210021385366

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Crop-wise Irrigation of Cereal and Millets, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictRiceJowarMaizeWheatOther Cereal and MilletsTotal Cereal and Millets
Jorhat7594---763
Assam3853662437613731301393183

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Irrigation of Foodgrains, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictCereals and MilletsPulsesTotal Food Grains
Jorhat76336799
Assam3931839398402581

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Irrigation of Condiments and Spices, Fruits & Vegetables and Oilseeds, 2018-19:

(Area in Hectare)

DistrictCondiments and SpicesFruits & VegetablesOilseeds
Jorhat-65-
Assam312974447262

Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

 

Sector wise Irrigation Potential Created, 2018-19 (Cumulative):

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictIrrigation potential created up to 31st March, 2019Grand Total
Minor IrrigationMajor/Medium IrrigationTotal
Jorhat1191701191711917
Assam73381327337810071911007191

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Gross Area Irrigated under Govt. Irrigation Facilities, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictIrrigation SchemeSource
Surface LiftSurface FlowGround Water LiftTotalCanalsTube WellsTotal
Jorhat57164392613221392613
Assam1225221983387112407962320858711240796

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Length of Irrigation Canals/ Channels Constructed upto 2017-18:

(In Km.)

DistrictConstructedLinedPipe
Jorhat228.02022.957163.208
Assam10021.5132205.519794.005

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Target and achievement of additional irrigation potential created, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictAchievement
Minor IrrigationTotal M.I & M/M IrrigationTotal (AP+RLP)
Jorhat818181
Assam191621916219162

N.B: A- Additional, P- Potential, R- Revival, L- Lost

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►LIVESTOCK & VETERINARY:  

Population of Cattle, 2019:

DistrictPopulation of Cattle
MaleFemaleTotal
Jorhat90363342032432395
Assam3228349768089010909239

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Buffalo, 2019:

DistrictPopulation of Buffalo
MaleFemaleTotal
Jorhat58351526221097
Assam149356272359421715

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Goat, 2019:

DistrictPopulation of Goat
MaleFemaleTotal
Jorhat46988126810173798
Assam122178830933854315173

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Sheep, 2019:

DistrictPopulation
Jorhat610
Assam332100

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Population of Pig, 2019:

DistrictPopulation
Jorhat101073
Assam2099000

Source: 20th Livestock Census 2019

 

Veterinary Facilities, 2018-19:

DistrictsHospitalsDispensariesSub-Centre/ First Aid Centre/ SMCBlock Vety. DispensariesKey Village CentreRAICR. P. Check postBCPP Check postTotal
Jorhat118506010278
Assam22311804124192520101335

RAIC= Regional Artificial Insemination Centre.

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Performance of Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries, 2018-19:

DistrictsTreatedLivestock CastrateVaccinatedArtificial Insemination
LivestockPoultry
ContagiousNon-contagiousContagiousNon-contagiousLivestockPoultry
Jorhat32243904203264044358357014059
Assam75071068933269039277181148841087278154851370457

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►FISHERY:  

Number and Area Under Fisheries, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

DistrictBeel FisheriesPonds & TanksDerelict WaterReservoir FisheriesForest FisheriesRiver FisheriesOthers (Paddy Field/ Canals etc.)
Nos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.AreaNos.Area
Jorhat1233633.96143492450.1647811920.50----439204-63747
Assam190763019.845511875183.90397394044.651996.04414784.834117690511472489034

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

Economic Survey Assam, 2019-20

 

Fish Production, Fish Imported and Registered Fish Market, 2018-19:

District

Fish Production

(in tonnes)

Fish Imported from other State (in tonnes)Nos. of Registered Fish Markets
Raw Fish
Jorhat18779.29904.005
Assam331099.3412641.44263

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Numbers of Ornamental Fish Production Units and Commercial Deals, 2018-19:

DistrictRegistered Commercial units dealing with Ornamental FishRegistered Ornamental Fish Production Units
PrivatePrivate
Jorhat52
Assam7822

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Private Fisheries and Govt. Financial Assistance Received, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

District2017-20182018-2019
Nos. of FisheriesAmount of Financial Assistance Received (In ₹)Nos. of Fishers BenefitedNos. of FisheriesAmount of Financial Assistance Received (In ₹)Nos. of Fishers Benefited
Jorhat1104779000110570333.480570
Assam101360196000101382966079.4888296

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Per Capita Requirement, Consumption and Availability of Fish, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

(Unit in Kg)

DistrictRequirement (Per Annum)Availability (Per Capita)
2017-20182017-20182018-2019
Jorhat1196424912.0216.11

Note: 1. Requirement is in Kg per capita per annum based on minimum requirement of 11 Kg/ Capita/ Annum and assuming 90% as fish eating population of the District.

2. Per capita availability calculated assuming 90% as fish eating population of the District in regard to the fish production of the respective District in the given year.

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Hatcheries and Fish seed Production, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of HatcheriesProduction of Fish seed (Fry in million nos.)
Govt.PrivateCooperativeGovt.PrivateCooperative
Jorhat19-0.455.00-
Assam21517-2.009891.37-

Source: Economic Survey Assam, 2019-20

 

►FORESTRY:  

Forest Cover, 2019:

DistrictGeographical Area2019 Assessment% of GAChange wrt 2017 AssessmentScrub
Very Dense ForestMod. Dense ForestOpen ForestTotal
Jorhat285112.00103.00445.10560.1019.656.104.00
Assam784382794.8610278.9115252.7428326.5136.11221.51173.43

Source: India State of Forest Report 2019

 

Forest Division wise Area Under Forest, 2018-19:

(Area in Hect.)

Forest DivisionReserve Forest AreaEncroached Forest AreaNumbers of Encroachers in Forest Areas (Household)
Jorhat25037.1518651.291765.00
Assam1359026.70364145.02205209.00

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Forest division wise out turn of Timber, Fuel-wood and Minor Forest Products, 2018-19:

Forest DivisionIndustrial Timber (m³)Fuel-Wood (m³)Minor Forest Products (m³)
SandGravel/StoneSilt/ClaySand Gravel
Jorhat71.72820302500599200
Assam29199.29675249.22524234952013390.4313568833661661.053

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Division/ Minor Mineral Concession Areas (MCA) of Sand, Stone etc.(Excluding District Council Area) as on 2019:

Name of the DivisionCategory of MCAOutside ForestInside ForestTotal MCA
JorhatSand808
Silt/ Clay101
Earth/ Clay101
Total Assam 39051441

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

►INDUSTRY:  

Industrial Estates, 2018-19:

DistrictsName of Industrial EstateTotal Area (in Sq. Mtr.)Total No. of Sheds ConstructedNo. of Sheds AllottedOpen Area Allotted (in Sq. M)No. of Units Functioning
JorhatCinamora34069.77292916041.519
Assam1622269.9369337337218.87299

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Integrated Infrastructure Development Projects (IID), 2018-19:

DistrictsName of IIDTotal Area (In Sq. Mtr.)Total No. of Sheds ConstructedNo. of Sheds AllottedOpen Area Allotted (in Sq. Mtr.)No. of Units functioning
JorhatTitabor1605360053321
Assam1643795.975242752.1863

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Registered MSME units under the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce, 2018-19:

DistrictUnit Registered During the Year
2018-2019
MicroSmallMediumTotal
Jorhat201021
Assam88723151123

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Investment in Plant & Machinery and Workers under the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce, 2018-19:

DistrictInvestment in Plant and Machinery (₹ in Lakh)No of Works
Jorhat105.6797
Assam19075.358543

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►SERICULTURE:  

Area under Food Tree Plantation both Government and Private sector for production of Cocoon, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of Seri. Villages (Pvt. sector)EriMugaMulberry
No. of Farm/ Centre (Govt.)Area under food plant both Govt. & Pvt. sector (in Hect.)No. of Farm/ Centre (Govt.)Area under food plant both Govt. & Pvt. sector (in Hect.)No. of Farm/ Centre (Govt.)Area under food plant both Govt. & Pvt. sector (in Hect.)
Govt.Pvt.TotalGovt.Pvt.TotalGovt.Pvt.Total
Jorhat290  990990796.17360456.17  203.00203
Assam8828121516.014195542471.01871003.88938610989.88118589.552001.52591.05

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Sericulture Village & Seri Farmers Engaged in Sericulture, 2018-19

DistrictNo. of Sericulture VillagesNumber of Family Engaged
EriMugaMulberryTotal
Jorhat290581090023709370
Assam88282409393016429905309836

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Production of Cocoon & Raw Silk, 2018-19:

DistrictProduction of CocoonProduction of Yarn/ Raw Silk
Eri (in '000 Kg.)Muga (in Lakh No)Mulberry (in '000 Kg.)Eri (in '000 Kg.)Muga (in Lakh No.)Mulberry (in '000 Kg.)
Jorhat130.00245.0037.50104.005.004.70
Assam5632.896494.25611.823421.70157.0061

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►HANDLOOM & TEXTILE:  

Statistics of Handloom & Textile, 2018-19:

DistrictHandloom Training Centre (HTC)No. of Trainee in HTCNo. of Weaver's Extension Service UnitWeaver's Extension Service Production (in Metre)No. of Handloom Production Centre CentreHandloom Production (in Metre)
Jorhat2213745.001105.00
Assam10211819849339205160

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►POWER:  

Circle-wise Number of Consumers, 2016-17 to 2018-19:

Circle2016-20172017-20182018-2019
DomesticCommercialDomesticCommercialDomesticCommercial
Jorhat189892106701954591061122232211415
Total360504424139339072372546885041035273146

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Villages Electrified, 2016-17 and 2017-18:

DistrictNo. of villages (Census 2011)No. of villages Electrified (Cumulative)
2016-20172017-2018
Jorhat848812839
Assam263952566326235

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2018

 

►ROADWAYS:  

Category-wise Length of Roads, 2019:

(As on 31st March) (In Km.)

DistrictState HighwayNational HighwaysMajor District RoadUrban RoadRural Road
Jorhat including Majuli12710089831907
Assam253038904379171445336

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Road Length Constructed by P.W.D (Road), 2019:

(As on 31st March) (In Km.)

DistrictTotal Road Length
Cement ConcreteBlack Top or AsphaltICBPMetalled & Un-Metalled
Jorhat including Majuli23142563695
Assam41130048271520784

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Length of Roads under NH, 2018-19:

(In Km.)

DistrictsNational Highway
National HighwayUnder ConstructionNewly Declared NHTotal
Jorhat50.026-49.59099.616
Assam2801.163193.736894.7873889.686

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Length of Roads per Lakh of Population & Per '00 Sq. Km. of Geographical Area, 2019:

(As on 31st March)

DistrictsTotal Road Length including NH (Km)PopulationRoad Length per Lakh Population (Km)Area (in Sq. Km.)Road Length per '00 Sq. Km. of Geographical Area (Km)
Jorhat including Majuli23061092256211.04285180.85
Assam5784831205576185.387843873.75

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Habitation Connectivity Status from Phase-I to Phase-X and RCIP-I and works in progress under PMGSY, 2019:

(As on 31st March)

DistrictsNo. of VillagesTotal
(1000+)(500+)(250+)<205 (incidental)
Jorhat including Majuli259220165109753
Assam599946883166145415307

RCIP: Rural Connectivity Investment Programme

PMGSY: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojona

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2018 and 2019

 

►ROAD TRANSPORT:  

Number of Motor Vehicles on Road, 2018-19:

DistrictMulti Axle VehicleArticulated VehicleMediumHeavyFour WheelersThree WheelerStage CarriageContract CarriageOmni Buses
12345678910
Jorhat11135925362882291766177681-
Assam2804380117453109980118255437181372143321015

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DistrictMini BusesSchool BusesAATTMotor CabsMaxi CabsOthers TaxiAuto Rickshaw

Two

Wheeler

Car
1111213141516171819
Jorhat27714-3522355261527215717954672
Assam226122479711140759345416761388412400197668890

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DistrictTractorTrailorCraneGovt. VehicleFire BrigadeAmbulanceOthersE-RickshawTotal
1202122232425262728
Jorhat565043427--1131357247322
Assam581122100817252002911326151272892263725529

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Statement Showing The Motor Vehicle Registration Progressive Total in the Year 2018-19:

District

Multi Axle

Vehicle

Articu-

lated Vehicle

MediumHeavyFor WheelerThree WheelerStage CarriageContract CarriageOmni Buses
12345678910
Jorhat11137952374691661196177695-
Assam2807449521047121868132042484491966194981415

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DistrictMini BusesSchool BusesAATTMotor CabsMaxi CabsOther TaxiAuto RickshawTwo WheelerCar
1111213141516171819
Jorhat5771479325NANA527916143613497
Assam26792845123051574010299416811535812587508706192

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DistrictTractorTrailerCraneGovt. VehicleFire BrigadeAmbulanceOthersE-RickshawTotal
1202122232425262728
Jorhat39232635487433-1211357210031
Assam638312316320632355013027691511794394026479

Source: Statistical Handbook, Assam 2019

 

Revenue Collection under Commissionerate of Transport, 2017-18 and 2018-19:

(Rs. in crore)

District Authority2017-182018-19
Jorhat33.4135.34
Total676.33737.55

R&L- Registered & License, RTA- Regional Transport Authority

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

►POSTAL SERVICES:  

Number of Post Offices, 2018-19:

DistrictsNo. of Post OfficesArea (in Sq. Km.)Estimated Population 2018Area Served per Post Office (in Sq. Km.)Population Serve Per Post OfficesModernised Post Office (in Nos.)Computerised Post Office (in Nos.)
RuralUrbanTotal
Jorhat203152182851116248813.0853333535
Assam37362754011784383484525519.568687624624

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Letter Boxes, 2018-19:

DistrictsNo. of Letter BoxesAvailability of Post Boxes Rented by Public
RuralUrbanTotal
Jorhat2032923239
Assam11304112312427614

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►EDUCATION:  

Enrolment and Teacher in Lower Primary Schools, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictSchoolsEnrollmentTeachers
Govt./ Prov.Tea Garden/ Local BodiesTotalGirlsTotalGovt./ Prov.Tea Garden/ Local Bodies
Jorhat108361089252094964724718
Assam3626247836740135186826506251040061378

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Enrolment and Teachers in Upper Primary School, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictSchools
Govt./ Prov.RecognisedTea Garden/ Local BodiesTotal
UPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSS
123456789
Jorhat13816584100222166
Assam57323692392214631396573851

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DistrictEnrollmentTeacher
GirlsTotalGovt./ ProvRecognisedTea Gardens/ Local BodiesTotal
UPComposite HS/HSSUPComposite HS/HSS
11011121314151617
Jorhat165913272477910224221302236
Assam7913721493160400563780825527124034104665

UP: Upper Primary; HS: High School

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Lower Primary and Upper Primary Schools (Govt/ Prov. under Deptt. of Elementary Education), 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictLower PrimaryUpper Primary
RuralUrbanRuralUrban
Jorhat1055281362
Assam3510211605413319

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Nos of Govt. Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary School, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

District   
HS+HSSSr. Madrassa + Sanskrit ToalTotal No. of Govt./ Provincialised School
Jorhat1764180
Assam40822324314

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Status of Educational Institute, 2018-19:

(In nos.)

DistrictGovtProvincialisedModel SchoolsProvincialisedTotal Govt./ Provincialised Secondary and Higher Secondary Institutions
HSHSSHSHSSTotalJunior CollegesSanskrit/ Pali ToalSr. Madrassa/ Arabic College/ Title Madrassa
Jorhat02205422470681262
Assam431337665640321565951384345

Source: Statistical Handbook of Assam 2019

 

Student Teacher Ratio, Drop Rate and Transition Rate, 2018-19:

(in %)

DistrictPupil Teacher Ratio*Dropout rateTransition Rate from Primary to U. Primary
Lower PrimaryUpper PrimaryLower PrimaryUpper Primary
Jorhat18120.00.0100.0
Assam7196163.11.9100.0

* Dropout rate is calculated based on 2 years U-DISE Data.

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Status of Class-Rooms in Govt./ Provincialised Primary & Upper Primary Schools, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of PSAverage No. of Class room in PSNo. of UPSAverage No. of Class rooms in UPSAverage Student Classroom Ratio
PrimaryUpper Primary
Jorhat10832.81385.01514
Assam362622.757324.52329

NER: Net Enrollment Ratio; PS: Primary School; UPS: Upper Primary School

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Status of Facilities Available in Primary & Upper Primary Schools, 2018-19:

(in Nos.)

DistrictPrimary SchoolUpper Primary School
No. of SchoolsDrinking WaterBoys ToiletGirls ToiletNo. of SchoolsDrinking WaterBoys ToiletGirls Toilet
Jorhat1083105910631074138137135135
Assam362623412732928348365732547051905530

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Enrolment and Number of Teachers in High Secondary School, 2018-19:

DistrictHigh School
 EnrolmentTeacher
No. of InstitutionFemaleTotalFemaleTotal
Jorhat1809752186828371679
Assam43093552616505091379844812

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Enrolment, Teachers and Number of Institutions in HS/ Junior Colleges in 2018-19:

(in Nos.)

DistrictHigher secondaryJunior College
No. of InstitutionEnrolmentTeacherNo. of InstitutionEnrolmentTeacher
FemaleTotalFemaleTotalFemaleTotalFemaleTotal
Jorhat29197337781733361421774456175402
Assam83366079133112281471832525030110472924126384

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Govt./ Provincialised High and Higher Secondary Schools Having Facilities, 2018-19:

District         
Number of SchoolsDrinking WaterBoundary Wall/ FencingFunctional Girls ToiletComputerRampPlay GroundLibraryElectricity Connection
Jorhat180179118172158159133125180
Assam430942042462385132002760316226984157

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Institution, Enrollment and Teacher in Sanskrit and Palitols (Prov.) in Assam, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of InstitutionEnrollmentNo. of Teacher
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
Jorhat31186055
Assam97185694623573

Prov.: Provincialised

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Institutes, Enrolment and Teachers in Pre. Sr. Madrassas, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of InstitutionEnrolmentNo. of Teacher
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
Jorhat29385160
Assam25015339112261815219

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Number of Institutes, Enrolment and Teachers in Sr. Madrassas, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of InstitutionEnrolmentNo. of Teacher
MaleFemaleMaleFemale
Jorhat19368122
Assam1341578514537155385

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►BANKING:  

Number of Functioning Offices of Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
Jorhat147143
Assam30583007

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Population Group-wise Number of Functioning Offices of Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
RuralSemi UrbanUrbanTotalRuralSemi UrbanUrbanTotal
Jorhat501879147501875143
Assam1417880761305814138507443007

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Number of Reporting Offices, Aggregate Deposit and Bank Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter) (₹ in Crore)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
Number of Reporting OfficesDepositCreditNumber of Reporting OfficeDepositCredit
Jorhat1357255368513570733592
Assam291916838474491290716654571080
All India15015214480784104320251493731412748310333231

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Type-wise Distribution of Aggregate deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks, 2020:

(As at the end of Quarter) (₹ in Crore)

DistrictJune 2020March 2020
CurrentSavingsTermTotalCurrentSavingsTermTotal
Jorhat514382529167255441380428287073
Assam110468579371545168384111268440571014166545
All India1276932485230483515481448078412046574729251819357414127483

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Population Group-Wise Deposits of Scheduled Commercial Banks, March 2020:

(No of Accounts in Thousands and Amount in `Crore)

DistrictPopulation GroupNo of OfficesNo of AccountsDeposit Amount
JorhatRural506101141
JorhatSemi-urban17231571
JorhatUrban727795279

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

Population Group-wise Credit of SCB's, March 2020:

DistrictPopulation GroupNo. of OfficesNo. of AccountsCredit- Amount Outstanding in Crore
JorhatRural4990756637
JorhatSemi-urban1842641281
JorhatUrban651413832629

Source: Reserve Bank of India

 

►MEDICAL & PUBLIC HEALTH:  

Health Infrastructure Facility, 2019-20:

(As on December 23, 2020)

DistrictType of FacilityTotal FacilityActive Facility
TotalPublicPrivateUrbanRuralTotalPublicPrivateUrbanRural
ASSAMSC584756092386257854958493325464912
PHC1670122644464160614401046394601380
CHC3332101237425931819812071247
SDH2216661619145514
DH3737003733330033
Total790970988112067703676862245441826586
JorhatSC1881880118718018001179
PHC825329379704426169
CHC148659148659
SDH3300322002
DH1100111001
Total288253359279267235327260

SC= Sub Center; PHC= Primary Health Center; CHC= Community Health Center; SDH= Sub District Hospital; DH= District Hospital

Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India

 

Health Services Facilities under Govt. Sector, 2018-19:

(In Nos)

DistrictCivil HospitalSDCHFRUSub CentresPrimary HealthState DispensariesCommunity Health
RuralUrbanRuralUrbanRuralUrban
Jorhat0211444009060
Assam25141546449460262161720

S.D.C.H.=Sub Divisional Civil Hospital; P.H.C.= Primary Health Centre;

F.R.U.= First Referral Units; C.H.C.= Community Health Centres

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Medical & Paramedical Personnel under Govt. Sector, 2018-19:

DistrictDoctorsPharmacistNurse (ANM)Midwives (GNM)
RuralUrbanRuralUrbanRuralUrbanRuralUrban
Jorhat1586672211884923653
Assam36261172158250710932131952131078

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Private Hospitals and Registered Diagnostic Centres, 2018:

DistrictPoly Clinic/ Nursing HomeNo. of Diagnostic Centre
Jorhat2111
Assam263318

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Beds in Different type of Health Institutions, 2018:

District2018Total
CHBPHCMPHCCHCSDCHMCH
Jorhat20042148150504101000
Assam363090034604860915512118886

CH= Civil Hospital; BPHC= Block Primary Health Centre;

MPHC= Mini Primary Health Centre; CHC= Community Health Centre;

MCH= Medical College Hospital

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Births & Deaths Registered during 2018:

District2018
Current Year RegistrationDelayed RegistrationTotal
BirthDeathBirthDeathBirthDeath
Jorhat1600550391107193171125232
Assam6198001296568894411356708744141012

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Number of Family Welfare Centres for the year 2018-19:

District  
RuralUrban
Jorhat1424
Assam5214189

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Family Planning Performance, 2018-19:

DistrictSterilizationIUD InsertionCC UsersOP Users
Jorhat1824315931494336
Assam3817313253461793151950

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Universal Immunization Programme Performance, 2018-19:

DistrictBCGOPVPENTA-3MSLFULLY IMMTT (PW) 2+B
Jorhat161691873818980199931943220976
Assam630894557933591182601706593561603285

PW= Pregnant Women

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

►EMPLOYMENT:  

Number of Employment Exchanges, 2018:

DistrictGeneralSpecialEmployment Information & Guidance Bureau (EI & GB)Employment Information & Assistance Bureau (EI & AB)
Jorhat1-12
Assam472329

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

Employment through Employment Exchanges, 2018:

DistrictNo. of RegistrationNo. of Live RegisterNo. of Vacancies NotifiedNo. of Placement
Jorhat12320703201089
Assam2595922024446833985

Source: Statistical Handbook Assam 2019

 

►PANCHAYAT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT:  

Self Help Group (SHG), 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of Women SHG FormedNo. of SHG provided with Revolving Fund
Jorhat30541140
Assam10855574205

SHG= Self Help Group

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Information of Village Organisation, 2018-19:

DistrictNo. of Village Organisation (Achievement)No. of SHGs Provided with Community Investment Fund (Achievement)
Jorhat881287
Assam345420345

SHG= Self Help Group

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Achievement of National Rural Livelihood Project, 2018-19:

(₹ in Lakh)

DistrictAchievement
Jorhat281.16
Assam6344.83

SHG= Self Help Group

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Physical Achievement Under MGNREGA, 2018-19:

DistrictsEmployment Generated (Mandays) (In Nos)
SCsSTsOthersTotalWomen
Jorhat55827113655819611989093458547
Assam274162110697844399326675337213221928466

MGNREGA= Mahatma Gandhi National Employment Guarantee Act

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Job Cards Issued and Employment Provided, 2018-19:

(in Nos.)

DistrictsJob Card IssuedHousehold Demanded EmploymentHousehold Provided EmploymentHousehold Provided 100 days EmploymentDisabled Persons Provided Employment
Jorhat134790510904348910955
Assam456758919227481744719184685586

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Physical Achievement and Expenditure Details under PMAY-G, 2018-19:

DistrictsUnder Construction (Sanctioned Before 2018-19)Utilization Funds (₹ in Lakh)
Jorhat663376.62
Assam9007114968.32

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Financial Performance under PMAY-G and Physical Achievement under National Social Assistance Programme, 2018-19:

(₹ in Lakh)

DistrictsExpenditureIndira Gandhi National Old Age Pension SchemeIndira Gandhi National Widow Pension SchemeIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
AchievementAchievementAchievement
Jorhat3376.62399632705961
Assam114968.3268438910781334683

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Financial Progress under National Social Assistance Programme, 2018-19:

(₹ in Lakh)

DistrictIndira Gandhi National Widow Pension SchemeNational Family Benefit SchemeIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme
Expenditure IncurredExpenditure IncurredExpenditure Incurred
Jorhat1274.34196.9781274.341
Assam27249.3044300.8627249.304

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Training Programme Conducted by State Institute of Panchayat & Rural Development (SIPRD), 2018-19:

DistrictTarget (In Nos.)Achievement (In Nos)
No. of ProgrammeNo. of ParticipantNo. of ProgrammeNo. of Participant
Jorhat1005500929546
Assam32501655003286198156

SIPRD= State Institute of Panchayat & Rural Development

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019

 

Training Programme Conducted for Elected Representatives of Panchayat Raj Institutes by SIPRD, 2018-19:

DistrictTarget (In Nos.)Achievement (In Nos)
No. of ProgrammeNo. of ParticipantNo. of ProgrammeNo. of Participant
Jorhat2510003208
Assam53021200795158

SIPRD= State Institute of Panchayat & Rural Development

Source: Statistical Hand Book Assam 2019