Barpeta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Barpeta District has a population of 16.94 Lac (16,93,622) with 8.67 Lac (8,67,004) males and 8.27 Lac (8,26,618) females.The sex ratio in Barpeta is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barpeta District is 2.88 Lac (2,87,829) which is 16.99% of Barpeta District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barpeta District is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Barpeta District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Barpeta Population Census 2011
- Barpeta Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Barpeta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Barpeta District current estimated population is projected to be 19.53 Lac (19,52,609), indicating a 15.29% increased from Barpeta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.57 Lac.
Barpeta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Barpeta District estimated population is projected to be 19.71 Lac (19,70,658), projecting a 16.36% increased from Barpeta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.67 Lac.
Barpeta Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Barpeta District, with a total Muslim population of 11.98 Lac (11,98,036), accounting for 70.74% of the Barpeta District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.17 Lac (6,16,676), and the Muslim female population is around 5.81 Lac (5,81,360).
Barpeta Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Barpeta District, with a total Hindu population of 4.93 Lac (4,92,966), accounting for 29.11% of the Barpeta District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.49 Lac (2,48,986), and the Hindu female population is around 2.44 Lac (2,43,980).
Barpeta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 11,98,036 | 70.74% |
| Hindu | 4,92,966 | 29.11% |
| Religion not stated | 1,026 | 0.06% |
| Christian | 1,020 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 399 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 112 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 49 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 14 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBarpeta Urban Population
The Urban population of Barpeta District is 1.47 Lac (1,47,353), with 75.22 k (75,215) being males and 72.14 k (72,138) being females, making up 8.7% of the Barpeta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Barpeta Rural Population
The Rural population of Barpeta District is 15.46 Lac (15,46,269), with 7.92 Lac (7,91,789) being males and 7.54 Lac (7,54,480) being females, making up 91.3% of the Barpeta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Barpeta Literacy Rate
Barpeta District has a literacy rate of 63.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barpeta District is 69.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barpeta District is 58.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barpeta District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.28%, while in the rural regions of Barpeta District, it is around 61.47%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barpeta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.81 | 69.29 | 58.06 |
| Urban Area | 86.28 | 90.44 | 81.94 |
| Rural Area | 61.47 | 67.09 | 55.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Barpeta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 54.69 | 60.28 | 48.73 |
| Hindu | 83.52 | 89.19 | 77.74 |
| Religion not stated | 68.6 | 78.18 | 59.07 |
| Christian | 70.6 | 75.96 | 64.9 |
Barpeta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barpeta District is 95.32 k (95,320) with 49.17 k (49,165) males and 46.16 k (46,155) females, which is 5.63% of Barpeta District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Barpeta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barpeta District is 27.34 k (27,344) with 13.53 k (13,530) males and 13.81 k (13,814) females, which is 1.61% of Barpeta District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barpeta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 954 |
| Urban Area | 960 |
| Rural Area | 953 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Barpeta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 943 |
| Hindu | 980 |
| Religion not stated | 1040 |
| Christian | 947 |
Barpeta Area & Households
The Total Area of Barpeta District is 2,282 Square KM, with a population density of 742 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barpeta District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Barpeta District are 835.The Total Number of households in Barpeta District are 3.38 Lac(3,37,929).
Barpeta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Barpeta District, there are about 5.62 Lac (5,61,824) workers, making up nearly 33.17% of the Barpeta District total population. Out of these, around 4.45 Lac (4,45,297) are male workers, and about 1.17 Lac (1,16,527) are female workers.
Barpeta - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Barpeta district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,00,258, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 16,93,622 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 69.02% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 33.43%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1981) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Barpeta District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,00,258 to 16,93,622.
- The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 69.02%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.00 Lac | --- | --- | 49.83 k | 50.42 k |
| 1911 | 1.20 Lac | 20.07 k | 20.02234236 | 62.53 k | 57.81 k |
| 1921 | 1.61 Lac | 40.96 k | 34.03915833 | 85.97 k | 75.33 k |
| 1931 | 2.73 Lac | 1.11 Lac | 69.02450215 | 1.46 Lac | 1.27 Lac |
| 1941 | 3.93 Lac | 1.20 Lac | 44.06341358 | 2.11 Lac | 1.82 Lac |
| 1951 | 4.66 Lac | 73.73 k | 18.77148313 | 2.49 Lac | 2.17 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.07 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 30.21791093 | 3.21 Lac | 2.87 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.28 Lac | 2.21 Lac | 36.37761469 | 4.34 Lac | 3.95 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 11.63 Lac | 3.35 Lac | 40.41 | 6.01 Lac | 5.62 Lac |
| 2001 | 13.95 Lac | 2.32 Lac | 19.91022777 | 7.20 Lac | 6.75 Lac |
| 2011 | 16.94 Lac | 2.99 Lac | 21.42792103 | 8.67 Lac | 8.27 Lac |
Barpeta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.53 Lac (19,52,609) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 19.71 Lac (19,70,658) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 19.87 Lac (19,87,467) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 20.03 Lac (20,03,415) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 20.19 Lac (20,19,363) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 20.35 Lac (20,35,310) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 20.51 Lac (20,51,258) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 20.65 Lac (20,65,481) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 20.78 Lac (20,78,412) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 20.91 Lac (20,91,396) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 21.04 Lac (21,04,327) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 21.17 Lac (21,17,311) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 21.30 Lac (21,30,241) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Barpeta District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.30 Lac (21,30,241), with a male population of 10.80 Lac (10,80,231) and a female population of 10.50 Lac (10,50,027). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Barpeta District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.