Cachar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Cachar District has a population of 17.37 Lac (17,36,617) with 8.86 Lac (8,86,284) males and 8.50 Lac (8,50,333) females.The sex ratio in Cachar is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cachar District is 2.57 Lac (2,56,774) which is 14.79% of Cachar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cachar District is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Cachar District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Cachar Population Census 2011
- Cachar 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
Cachar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Cachar District current estimated population is projected to be 20.02 Lac (20,02,179), indicating a 15.29% increased from Cachar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.85 Lac.
Cachar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Cachar District estimated population is projected to be 20.21 Lac (20,20,686), projecting a 16.36% increased from Cachar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.94 Lac.
Cachar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Cachar District, with a total Hindu population of 10.39 Lac (10,38,985), accounting for 59.83% of the Cachar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.31 Lac (5,31,058), and the Hindu female population is around 5.08 Lac (5,07,927).
Cachar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cachar District, with a total Muslim population of 6.55 Lac (6,54,816), accounting for 37.71% of the Cachar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.33 Lac (3,33,283), and the Muslim female population is around 3.22 Lac (3,21,533).
Cachar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,38,985 | 59.83% |
| Muslim | 6,54,816 | 37.71% |
| Christian | 37,635 | 2.17% |
| Religion not stated | 2,789 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 1,673 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 341 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 280 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 98 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCachar Urban Population
The Urban population of Cachar District is 3.15 Lac (3,15,464), with 1.59 Lac (1,59,201) being males and 1.56 Lac (1,56,263) being females, making up 18.17% of the Cachar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Cachar Rural Population
The Rural population of Cachar District is 14.21 Lac (14,21,153), with 7.27 Lac (7,27,083) being males and 6.94 Lac (6,94,070) being females, making up 81.83% of the Cachar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Cachar Literacy Rate
Cachar District has a literacy rate of 79.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cachar District is 84.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cachar District is 73.68 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Cachar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.99%, while in the rural regions of Cachar District, it is around 77.08%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cachar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.34 | 84.78 | 73.68 |
| Urban Area | 88.99 | 91.95 | 85.99 |
| Rural Area | 77.08 | 83.12 | 70.75 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Cachar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.93 | 84.02 | 73.61 |
| Muslim | 80.2 | 86.28 | 73.92 |
| Christian | 75.56 | 79.99 | 70.9 |
| Religion not stated | 77.25 | 84.89 | 69.28 |
Cachar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cachar District is 2.65 Lac (2,64,897) with 1.36 Lac (1,36,051) males and 1.29 Lac (1,28,846) females, which is 15.25% of Cachar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Cachar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cachar District is 17.57 k (17,569) with 8.74 k (8,736) males and 8.83 k (8,833) females, which is 1.01% of Cachar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cachar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 960 |
| Urban Area | 982 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Cachar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 957 |
| Muslim | 965 |
| Christian | 958 |
| Religion not stated | 956 |
Cachar Area & Households
The Total Area of Cachar District is 3,786 Square KM, with a population density of 459 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Cachar District are 19 and the Total Number of Villages in Cachar District are 1,040.The Total Number of households in Cachar District are 3.80 Lac(3,79,955).
Cachar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Cachar District, there are about 6.08 Lac (6,08,062) workers, making up nearly 35.01% of the Cachar District total population. Out of these, around 4.70 Lac (4,69,752) are male workers, and about 1.38 Lac (1,38,310) are female workers.
Cachar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Cachar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,01,884, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 17,36,617 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 47.59% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.61%.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.
Cachar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,01,884 to 17,36,617.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 47.59%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.02 Lac | --- | --- | 1.58 Lac | 1.44 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.39 Lac | 37.22 k | 12.3302328 | 1.78 Lac | 1.61 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.59 Lac | 20.27 k | 5.977169448 | 1.88 Lac | 1.71 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.87 Lac | 27.32 k | 7.601787543 | 2.05 Lac | 1.82 Lac |
| 1941 | 4.37 Lac | 50.59 k | 13.08240344 | 2.31 Lac | 2.07 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.42 Lac | 1.05 Lac | 23.92198205 | 2.86 Lac | 2.56 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.64 Lac | 1.22 Lac | 22.59864069 | 3.48 Lac | 3.16 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.24 Lac | 1.59 Lac | 23.95781748 | 4.29 Lac | 3.94 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 12.15 Lac | 3.92 Lac | 47.59 | 6.29 Lac | 5.86 Lac |
| 2001 | 14.45 Lac | 2.30 Lac | 18.88586744 | 7.43 Lac | 7.02 Lac |
| 2011 | 17.37 Lac | 2.92 Lac | 20.18767808 | 8.86 Lac | 8.50 Lac |
Cachar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.02 Lac (20,02,179) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 20.21 Lac (20,20,686) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 20.38 Lac (20,37,922) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 20.54 Lac (20,54,274) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 20.71 Lac (20,70,627) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 20.87 Lac (20,86,979) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 21.03 Lac (21,03,332) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 21.18 Lac (21,17,916) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 21.31 Lac (21,31,175) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 21.44 Lac (21,44,489) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 21.58 Lac (21,57,748) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 21.71 Lac (21,71,062) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 21.84 Lac (21,84,321) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Cachar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 21.84 Lac (21,84,321), with a male population of 11.04 Lac (11,04,253) and a female population of 10.80 Lac (10,80,152). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Cachar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.