Hojai district
| Hojai district Northern Kachari Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| District of Assam | |
| Country | India |
| State | Assam |
| Headquarters | Hojai |
| Tehsils | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Lok Sabha constituencies | Nowgong |
| • Assembly seats | Jamunamukh, Hojai, Lumding |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 931,218 |
| Website | Official website |
Hojai is a new district in the state of Assam, in India. It was formed on 15 August 2015.[1] Hojai is the headquarter of the new district. Hojai district is formed with three tehsils of Nagaon district named Hojai, Doboka and Lanka.
Demographics
As per Indian census 2011, those three tehsils together had a population of 931,218. So, newly formed Hojai district had a population of 931,218 in 2011. Among those 499,565 are Muslim & 424,065 are Hindu. Muslims constitute 53.65% of district population, Hindu constitute 45.53% of district population.
| Tehsil | Total | Hindu | Muslim | Hindu% | Muslim % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hojai | 228530 | 135377 | 92590 | 59.24% | 40.52% |
| Doboka | 303767 | 37872 | 265366 | 12.47% | 87.35% |
| Lanka | 398921 | 250816 | 141609 | 62.87% | 35.50% |
| Total (2011) | 931218 | 424065 | 499565 | 45.53% | 53.65% |
Politics
Hojai district has three assembly constituencies. They are Jamunamukh, Hojai, and Lumding. Hojai district is also part of Nowgong Lok Sabha constituency.
References
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