Namsai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Namsai Tehsil has a population of 26.87 k (26,865) with 14.08 k (14,079) males and 12.79 k (12,786) females.The sex ratio in Namsai is 909, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Namsai Tehsil is 4.53 k (4,530) which is 16.86% of Namsai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Namsai Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Namsai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Lohit District in the state of ARUNACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Namsai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Namsai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 30.57 k (30,574), indicating a 13.8% increased from Namsai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.94 k, and the estimated female population is 14.61 k.
Namsai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Namsai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 30.84 k (30,844), projecting a 14.81% increased from Namsai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.08 k, and the estimated female population is 14.74 k.
Namsai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Namsai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 17.09 k (17,089), accounting for 63.61% of the Namsai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.03 k (9,028), and the Hindu female population is around 8.06 k (8,061).
Namsai Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Namsai Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 4.86 k (4,857), accounting for 18.08% of the Namsai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 2.46 k (2,464), and the Buddhist female population is around 2.39 k (2,393).
Namsai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,089 | 63.61% |
| Buddhist | 4,857 | 18.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,109 | 7.85% |
| Christian | 1,815 | 6.76% |
| Muslim | 931 | 3.47% |
| Jain | 26 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 20 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 18 | 0.07% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNamsai Urban Population
The Urban population of Namsai Tehsil is 14.25 k (14,246), with 7.49 k (7,487) being males and 6.76 k (6,759) being females, making up 53.03% of the Namsai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Namsai Rural Population
The Rural population of Namsai Tehsil is 12.62 k (12,619), with 6.59 k (6,592) being males and 6.03 k (6,027) being females, making up 46.97% of the Namsai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Namsai Literacy Rate
Namsai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.69% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Namsai Tehsil is 78.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Namsai Tehsil is 64.45 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Namsai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.61%, while in the rural regions of Namsai Tehsil, it is around 65.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Namsai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.69 | 78.18 | 64.45 |
| Urban Area | 76.61 | 82.1 | 70.45 |
| Rural Area | 65.84 | 73.49 | 57.32 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Namsai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.02 | 74.65 | 60.41 |
| Buddhist | 85.83 | 91.09 | 80.48 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 68.7 | 78.94 | 57.86 |
| Christian | 67.36 | 74.42 | 59.83 |
Namsai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Namsai Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Namsai Tehsil.
Namsai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Namsai Tehsil is 9.39 k (9,385) with 4.77 k (4,773) males and 4.61 k (4,612) females, which is 34.93% of Namsai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Namsai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 909 |
| Urban Area | 903 |
| Rural Area | 915 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Namsai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 893 |
| Buddhist | 972 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 932 |
| Christian | 954 |
Namsai Area & Households
The Total Area of Namsai Tehsil is 145.04 Square KM, with a population density of 185 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Namsai Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Namsai Tehsil are 33.The Total Number of households in Namsai Tehsil are 5.51 k(5,505).
Namsai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Namsai Tehsil, there are about 10.57 k (10,565) workers, making up nearly 39.33% of the Namsai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 7.14 k (7,137) are male workers, and about 3.43 k (3,428) are female workers.
Namsai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.57 k (30,574) | 13.8% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 30.84 k (30,844) | 14.81% | 1.01 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 31.11 k (31,114) | 15.82% | 1.01 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 31.37 k (31,366) | 16.75% | 0.93 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 31.60 k (31,597) | 17.61% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 31.85 k (31,848) | 18.55% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 32.10 k (32,099) | 19.48% | 0.93 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 32.33 k (32,331) | 20.35% | 0.87 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 32.52 k (32,524) | 21.06% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 32.72 k (32,717) | 21.78% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 32.91 k (32,911) | 22.5% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 33.10 k (33,104) | 23.22% | 0.72 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 33.30 k (33,297) | 23.94% | 0.72 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Namsai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 33.30 k (33,297), with a male population of 17.28 k (17,276) and a female population of 15.99 k (15,992). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Namsai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.