Chenga Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chenga Tehsil has a population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,845) with 73.24 k (73,239) males and 69.61 k (69,606) females.The sex ratio in Chenga is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chenga Tehsil is 27.58 k (27,575) which is 19.3% of Chenga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chenga Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chenga Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Barpeta District in the state of ASSAM in India.

Chenga Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chenga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,64,689), indicating a 15.29% increased from Chenga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 84.08 k, and the estimated female population is 80.61 k.

Chenga Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chenga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.66 Lac (1,66,211), projecting a 16.36% increased from Chenga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 84.83 k, and the estimated female population is 81.39 k.

Chenga Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Chenga Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,199), accounting for 84.15% of the Chenga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 61.72 k (61,716), and the Muslim female population is around 58.48 k (58,483).

Chenga Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Chenga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 22.51 k (22,507), accounting for 15.76% of the Chenga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.45 k (11,445), and the Hindu female population is around 11.06 k (11,062).

Chenga Religion Wise Population

Chenga Urban Population

The Urban population of Chenga Tehsil is 8.26 k (8,264), with 4.25 k (4,245) being males and 4.02 k (4,019) being females, making up 5.79% of the Chenga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Chenga Rural Population

The Rural population of Chenga Tehsil is 1.35 Lac (1,34,581), with 68.99 k (68,994) being males and 65.59 k (65,587) being females, making up 94.21% of the Chenga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Chenga Literacy Rate

Chenga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.02% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chenga Tehsil is 59.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chenga Tehsil is 48.51 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chenga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.68%, while in the rural regions of Chenga Tehsil, it is around 52.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chenga

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	54.02	59.26	48.51
Urban Area	78.68	85.15	71.89
Rural Area	52.36	57.51	46.92

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chenga

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	49.5	54.48	44.22
Hindu	75.53	82.39	68.5
Religion not stated	63.64	62.07	65.38
Christian	61.7	61.54	61.9

Chenga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chenga Tehsil is 8.74 k (8,743) with 4.52 k (4,520) males and 4.22 k (4,223) females, which is 6.12% of Chenga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Chenga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chenga Tehsil is 509 (509) with 238 (238) males and 271 (271) females, which is 0.36% of Chenga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1139 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chenga

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	951
Urban Area	947
Rural Area	951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chenga

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	948
Hindu	967
Religion not stated	898
Christian	767

Chenga Area & Households

The Total Area of Chenga Tehsil is 308.53 Square KM, with a population density of 463 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chenga Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chenga Tehsil are 71.The Total Number of households in Chenga Tehsil are 27.85 k(27,845).

Chenga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chenga Tehsil, there are about 50.91 k (50,909) workers, making up nearly 35.64% of the Chenga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.49 k (36,485) are male workers, and about 14.42 k (14,424) are female workers.

Chenga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chenga Census Frequently Asked Questions