Silchar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Silchar Tehsil has a population of 7.04 Lac (7,04,465) with 3.60 Lac (3,59,728) males and 3.45 Lac (3,44,737) females.The sex ratio in Silchar is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Silchar Tehsil is 92.36 k (92,363) which is 13.11% of Silchar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Silchar Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

Silchar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Silchar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.12 Lac (8,12,191), indicating a 15.29% increased from Silchar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.99 Lac.

Silchar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Silchar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.20 Lac (8,19,699), projecting a 16.36% increased from Silchar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.03 Lac.

Silchar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Silchar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.09 Lac (5,08,540), accounting for 72.19% of the Silchar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.60 Lac (2,59,662), and the Hindu female population is around 2.49 Lac (2,48,878).

Silchar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Silchar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,142), accounting for 26.42% of the Silchar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 95.04 k (95,040), and the Muslim female population is around 91.10 k (91,102).

Silchar Religion Wise Population

Silchar Urban Population

The Urban population of Silchar Tehsil is 2.84 Lac (2,84,267), with 1.43 Lac (1,43,480) being males and 1.41 Lac (1,40,787) being females, making up 40.35% of the Silchar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Silchar Rural Population

The Rural population of Silchar Tehsil is 4.20 Lac (4,20,198), with 2.16 Lac (2,16,248) being males and 2.04 Lac (2,03,950) being females, making up 59.65% of the Silchar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Silchar Literacy Rate

Silchar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.84% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Silchar Tehsil is 86.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Silchar Tehsil is 76.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Silchar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.82%, while in the rural regions of Silchar Tehsil, it is around 76.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Silchar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.84	86.48	76.99
Urban Area	88.82	91.83	85.77
Rural Area	76.89	82.78	70.62

Literacy Rate by Religion in Silchar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.36	85.81	76.72
Muslim	83.46	88.6	78.1
Christian	70.75	76.9	64.43
Jain	98.17	99.3	96.97

Silchar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Silchar Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,30,767) with 66.91 k (66,913) males and 63.85 k (63,854) females, which is 18.56% of Silchar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Silchar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Silchar Tehsil is 2.75 k (2,754) with 1.37 k (1,371) males and 1.38 k (1,383) females, which is 0.39% of Silchar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Silchar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	959
Urban Area	982
Rural Area	944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Silchar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	959
Muslim	959
Christian	978
Jain	929

Silchar Area & Households

The Total Area of Silchar Tehsil is 870.96 Square KM, with a population density of 809 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Silchar Tehsil are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Silchar Tehsil are 246.The Total Number of households in Silchar Tehsil are 1.56 Lac(1,56,321).

Silchar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Silchar Tehsil, there are about 2.49 Lac (2,49,177) workers, making up nearly 35.37% of the Silchar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.95 Lac (1,94,703) are male workers, and about 54.47 k (54,474) are female workers.

Silchar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Silchar Census Frequently Asked Questions