Understanding Assam Town Populations from 2011 Census

The question asks us to arrange a list of major towns in Assam based on their urban population according to the 2011 Census data. The arrangement needs to be in descending order, which means starting with the town having the highest urban population and ending with the town having the lowest urban population among the given options.

Analyzing 2011 Urban Population Data for Assam Towns

To correctly answer this question, we need to refer to the urban population figures for the specified towns from the 2011 Census of India. For major towns, the urban population is often considered based on their Urban Agglomeration (UA) status, which includes the core town and its surrounding outgrowths. Let's look at the approximate 2011 Urban Agglomeration populations for these towns:

Arranging these towns in descending order of their approximate 2011 urban population (from highest to lowest) gives us the sequence:

• Dibrugarh (154,296)
• Jorhat (153,889)
• Tinsukia (125,637)
• Tezpur (100,427)

Comparing this derived sequence with the given options, we find that the sequence Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tinsukia, Tezpur matches one of the options.

Evaluating the Options Based on 2011 Census

Let's examine each option:

Option 1: Tinsukia, Tezpur, Jorhat, Dibrugarh

• This sequence is almost the reverse order, starting with Tinsukia (125,637) and ending with Dibrugarh (154,296). This is not descending order based on 2011 urban population.

Option 2: Dibrugarh, Tezpur, Jorhat, Tinsukia

• This sequence starts correctly with Dibrugarh (154,296) as the highest.
• However, the next town is Tezpur (100,427), which has a lower population than Jorhat (153,889) and Tinsukia (125,637). This is not the correct descending order.

Option 3: Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Jorhat, Tezpur

• This sequence starts correctly with Dibrugarh (154,296).
• The next town is Tinsukia (125,637), but Jorhat (153,889) has a higher population than Tinsukia. This is not the correct descending order.

Option 4: Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tinsukia, Tezpur

• Starts with Dibrugarh (154,296), which is the highest.
• Followed by Jorhat (153,889), which is the second highest.
• Then Tinsukia (125,637), which is the third highest.
• Ends with Tezpur (100,427), which is the lowest among the four.
• This sequence correctly arranges the towns in descending order of their 2011 urban population.

Therefore, based on the 2011 Census urban population data for these towns, the correct sequence in descending order is Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tinsukia, Tezpur.

Revision Table: Key Facts on Assam Towns Population

Additional Information on 2011 Census and Urban Areas

The Census of India provides crucial data about the country's population, including urban and rural divisions. The 2011 Census defined urban areas in two ways:

1. Statutory Towns: These are places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee.
2. Census Towns: These are places that satisfy the following criteria:
   • A minimum population of 5,000.
   • At least 75% of the male main working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.
   • A population density of at least 400 persons per sq. km.

An Urban Agglomeration (UA) is a continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining outgrowths, or two or more physically contiguous towns with or without their outgrowths. Ranking major towns by population often considers the UA population as it represents a larger, integrated urban area.

Population data from the Census is vital for planning and development across various sectors like infrastructure, education, and healthcare. Understanding the population distribution helps in allocating resources effectively.