Katigora Population
As per the 2011 Census, Katigora Tehsil has a population of 2.92 Lac (2,91,875) with 1.50 Lac (1,50,246) males and 1.42 Lac (1,41,629) females.The sex ratio in Katigora is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Katigora Tehsil is 50.37 k (50,365) which is 17.26% of Katigora Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Katigora Tehsil is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Katigora Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Cachar District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Katigora Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Katigora Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.37 Lac (3,36,509), indicating a 15.29% increased from Katigora's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.64 Lac.
Katigora Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Katigora Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.40 Lac (3,39,619), projecting a 16.36% increased from Katigora's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.66 Lac.
Katigora Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Katigora Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,290), accounting for 53.55% of the Katigora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 80.20 k (80,197), and the Muslim female population is around 76.09 k (76,093).
Katigora Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Katigora Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.31 Lac (1,31,352), accounting for 45% of the Katigora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.78 k (67,780), and the Hindu female population is around 63.57 k (63,572).
Katigora Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,56,290 | 53.55% |
| Hindu | 1,31,352 | 45% |
| Christian | 3,867 | 1.32% |
| Religion not stated | 306 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 32 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 12 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKatigora Urban Population
The Urban population of Katigora Tehsil is 11.87 k (11,869), with 6.03 k (6,031) being males and 5.84 k (5,838) being females, making up 4.07% of the Katigora total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Katigora Rural Population
The Rural population of Katigora Tehsil is 2.80 Lac (2,80,006), with 1.44 Lac (1,44,215) being males and 1.36 Lac (1,35,791) being females, making up 95.93% of the Katigora total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Katigora Literacy Rate
Katigora Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.84% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Katigora Tehsil is 84.85 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Katigora Tehsil is 74.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Katigora Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.47%, while in the rural regions of Katigora Tehsil, it is around 79.45%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Katigora
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.84 | 84.85 | 74.51 |
| Urban Area | 88.47 | 91.18 | 85.66 |
| Rural Area | 79.45 | 84.58 | 74.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Katigora
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 80.39 | 86.18 | 74.29 |
| Hindu | 79.81 | 84 | 75.34 |
| Christian | 59.19 | 63.7 | 53.94 |
| Religion not stated | 69.67 | 77.19 | 60.82 |
Katigora Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Katigora Tehsil is 55.31 k (55,312) with 28.66 k (28,657) males and 26.66 k (26,655) females, which is 18.95% of Katigora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Katigora Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Katigora Tehsil is 902 (902) with 466 (466) males and 436 (436) females, which is 0.31% of Katigora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Katigora
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 968 |
| Rural Area | 942 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Katigora
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 949 |
| Hindu | 938 |
| Christian | 868 |
| Religion not stated | 855 |
Katigora Area & Households
The Total Area of Katigora Tehsil is 733.22 Square KM, with a population density of 398 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Katigora Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Katigora Tehsil are 221.The Total Number of households in Katigora Tehsil are 62.86 k(62,857).
Katigora Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Katigora Tehsil, there are about 91.37 k (91,367) workers, making up nearly 31.3% of the Katigora Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.36 k (77,357) are male workers, and about 14.01 k (14,010) are female workers.
Katigora - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,509) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,619) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,516) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,264) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.48 Lac (3,48,013) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,761) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.54 Lac (3,53,510) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.56 Lac (3,55,961) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,189) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,427) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,655) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,893) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.67 Lac (3,67,121) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Katigora Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.67 Lac (3,67,121), with a male population of 1.87 Lac (1,87,197) and a female population of 1.80 Lac (1,79,907). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Katigora Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.