Bongaigaon Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bongaigaon District has a population of 7.39 Lac (7,38,804) with 3.76 Lac (3,75,818) males and 3.63 Lac (3,62,986) females.The sex ratio in Bongaigaon is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bongaigaon District is 1.16 Lac (1,16,392) which is 15.75% of Bongaigaon District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bongaigaon District is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bongaigaon District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bongaigaon Population Census 2011
- Bongaigaon 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
Bongaigaon Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bongaigaon District current estimated population is projected to be 8.52 Lac (8,51,781), indicating a 15.29% increased from Bongaigaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.20 Lac.
Bongaigaon Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bongaigaon District estimated population is projected to be 8.60 Lac (8,59,655), projecting a 16.36% increased from Bongaigaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.24 Lac.
Bongaigaon Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Bongaigaon District, with a total Muslim population of 3.71 Lac (3,71,033), accounting for 50.22% of the Bongaigaon District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.91 Lac (1,90,673), and the Muslim female population is around 1.80 Lac (1,80,360).
Bongaigaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Bongaigaon District, with a total Hindu population of 3.59 Lac (3,59,145), accounting for 48.61% of the Bongaigaon District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.81 Lac (1,80,851), and the Hindu female population is around 1.78 Lac (1,78,294).
Bongaigaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 3,71,033 | 50.22% |
| Hindu | 3,59,145 | 48.61% |
| Christian | 5,924 | 0.8% |
| Religion not stated | 1,202 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 871 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 384 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 236 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBongaigaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Bongaigaon District is 1.10 Lac (1,09,810), with 56.03 k (56,032) being males and 53.78 k (53,778) being females, making up 14.86% of the Bongaigaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Bongaigaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Bongaigaon District is 6.29 Lac (6,28,994), with 3.20 Lac (3,19,786) being males and 3.09 Lac (3,09,208) being females, making up 85.14% of the Bongaigaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Bongaigaon Literacy Rate
Bongaigaon District has a literacy rate of 69.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bongaigaon District is 74.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bongaigaon District is 64.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bongaigaon District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.37%, while in the rural regions of Bongaigaon District, it is around 66.42%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bongaigaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.74 | 74.87 | 64.43 |
| Urban Area | 87.37 | 91.42 | 83.17 |
| Rural Area | 66.42 | 71.74 | 60.91 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bongaigaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 57.23 | 61.68 | 52.49 |
| Hindu | 81.13 | 87.2 | 74.99 |
| Christian | 69.65 | 73.87 | 65.56 |
| Religion not stated | 71.91 | 83.29 | 62.4 |
Bongaigaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bongaigaon District is 82.78 k (82,784) with 42.51 k (42,513) males and 40.27 k (40,271) females, which is 11.21% of Bongaigaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Bongaigaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bongaigaon District is 18.84 k (18,835) with 9.38 k (9,377) males and 9.46 k (9,458) females, which is 2.55% of Bongaigaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bongaigaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 966 |
| Urban Area | 960 |
| Rural Area | 967 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bongaigaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 946 |
| Hindu | 986 |
| Christian | 1014 |
| Religion not stated | 1098 |
Bongaigaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Bongaigaon District is 1,093 Square KM, with a population density of 676 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bongaigaon District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Bongaigaon District are 563.The Total Number of households in Bongaigaon District are 1.50 Lac(1,50,018).
Bongaigaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bongaigaon District, there are about 2.56 Lac (2,55,806) workers, making up nearly 34.62% of the Bongaigaon District total population. Out of these, around 1.98 Lac (1,97,542) are male workers, and about 58.26 k (58,264) are female workers.
Bongaigaon - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bongaigaon district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 64,439, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 7,38,804 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 58.04% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 28.42%.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.
Bongaigaon District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 64,439 to 7,38,804.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 58.04%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 64.44 k | --- | --- | 33.84 k | 30.60 k |
| 1911 | 83.73 k | 19.29 k | 29.93850841 | 44.39 k | 39.34 k |
| 1921 | 1.06 Lac | 22.56 k | 26.94462027 | 56.68 k | 49.61 k |
| 1931 | 1.23 Lac | 16.94 k | 15.93817032 | 65.65 k | 57.58 k |
| 1941 | 1.42 Lac | 18.45 k | 14.97432843 | 75.36 k | 66.33 k |
| 1951 | 1.55 Lac | 13.19 k | 9.310486993 | 82.81 k | 72.07 k |
| 1961 | 2.29 Lac | 74.48 k | 48.08623562 | 1.21 Lac | 1.09 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.15 Lac | 85.73 k | 37.37862596 | 1.64 Lac | 1.51 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 4.98 Lac | 1.83 Lac | 58.04 | 2.58 Lac | 2.40 Lac |
| 2001 | 6.13 Lac | 1.15 Lac | 23.03448858 | 3.16 Lac | 2.97 Lac |
| 2011 | 7.39 Lac | 1.26 Lac | 20.58857614 | 3.76 Lac | 3.63 Lac |
Bongaigaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.52 Lac (8,51,781) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.60 Lac (8,59,655) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.67 Lac (8,66,988) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.74 Lac (8,73,944) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.81 Lac (8,80,901) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.88 Lac (8,87,858) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.95 Lac (8,94,815) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.01 Lac (9,01,019) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 9.07 Lac (9,06,660) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.12 Lac (9,12,324) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.18 Lac (9,17,965) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.24 Lac (9,23,629) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.29 Lac (9,29,270) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bongaigaon District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.29 Lac (9,29,270), with a male population of 4.68 Lac (4,68,245) and a female population of 4.61 Lac (4,61,090). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Bongaigaon District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.