Categories in Silchar
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Silchar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 1,030 | — |
| Shopping | 803 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 513 | — |
| Hardware store | 465 | — |
| Clothing stores | 445 | — |
| Electronics stores | 417 | — |
| Education | 376 | 43 years |
| Restaurants | 369 | — |
| Apartments | 349 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 330 | — |
Silchar Facts
| Area | 19.9 km² |
| Population | 335,327 |
| Male Population | 171,231 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 164,096 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +161.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.0% |
| Median Age | 24.1 years (Male: 24.2, Female: 24) |
| Area Codes | 3842 |
| Neighborhoods | Tarapur, Kanakpur, Nazirpatty, Tarapur, Ambicapatty, Meherpur, Birbal Bazar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.82733, 92.79787 |
| Pin Codes | 788001, 788004, 788005, 788008, 788012, More |
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Silchar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,088 | 216,152 | 266,135 | 318,971 | 335,327 |
| Population Density | 6,444.7 / km² | 10,875.6 / km² | 13,390.4 / km² | 16,048.9 / km² | 16,871.8 / km² |
Silchar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silchar | +149% | +47.6% | +19.9% |
| Assam | +110.1% | +49.1% | +23.4% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Silchar Median Age
Median Age: 24.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silchar | 24.1 yrs | 24 yrs | 24.2 yrs |
| Assam | 23.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 24 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Silchar Population Density
Population Density: 16,872 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silchar | 335,327 | 19.9 km² | 16,872 / km² |
| Assam | 33.5 million | 78,481.8 km² | 427 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Silchar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Silchar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Silchar
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Silchar
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Silchar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Silchar
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Silchar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silchar | 483,786 tn | 1.44 tn | 24,341.5 tons/km² |
| Assam | 42,390,546 tn | 1.26 tn | 540.1 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 483,786 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24,341.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/25/19 | 12:41 PM | 4.6 | 91.4 km | 56,650 m | 16km W of Churachandpur, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/18 | 2:26 AM | 4.5 | 89.9 km | 55,550 m | 14km NW of Churachandpur, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/17 | 12:35 AM | 4.2 | 94.9 km | 62,840 m | 12km WSW of Churachandpur, India | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/17 | 12:23 AM | 4.4 | 94 km | 38,770 m | 21km S of Dharmanagar, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/17 | 3:40 PM | 4.4 | 65.7 km | 34,670 m | 52km WNW of Haflong, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/16 | 2:10 AM | 4.6 | 51.5 km | 32,420 m | 24km S of Karimganj, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/16 | 10:25 AM | 4.3 | 61.3 km | 58,150 m | 40km ENE of Lakhipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/16 | 11:05 PM | 6.7 | 86.2 km | 55,000 m | 30km W of Imphal, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/15 | 10:15 PM | 4.8 | 38.8 km | 36,310 m | 11km W of Hailakandi, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/15 | 11:54 PM | 4.3 | 80.6 km | 38,490 m | 11km NW of Darlawn, India | usgs.gov |
Silchar
Silchar (/ˈsɪlˌʧə/ or /ˈʃɪlˌʧə/) (Bengali: শিলচর Shilchôr) is the headquarters of Cachar district in the state of Assam in India. It is 343 kilometres (213 mi) south east of Guwahati. It is the second-largest city of the state in terms of population ..
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