Chirang Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chirang District has a population of 4.82 Lac (4,82,162) with 2.45 Lac (2,44,860) males and 2.37 Lac (2,37,302) females.The sex ratio in Chirang is 970, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chirang District is 73.22 k (73,215) which is 15.18% of Chirang District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chirang District is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Chirang District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Chirang Population Census 2011
- Chirang 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
Chirang Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chirang District current estimated population is projected to be 5.56 Lac (5,55,894), indicating a 15.29% increased from Chirang's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.81 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.75 Lac.
Chirang Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chirang District estimated population is projected to be 5.61 Lac (5,61,032), projecting a 16.36% increased from Chirang's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.77 Lac.
Chirang Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Chirang District, with a total Hindu population of 3.21 Lac (3,20,647), accounting for 66.5% of the Chirang District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.63 Lac (1,62,925), and the Hindu female population is around 1.58 Lac (1,57,722).
Chirang Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chirang District, with a total Muslim population of 1.09 Lac (1,09,248), accounting for 22.66% of the Chirang District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 55.62 k (55,622), and the Muslim female population is around 53.63 k (53,626).
Chirang Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,20,647 | 66.5% |
| Muslim | 1,09,248 | 22.66% |
| Christian | 49,747 | 10.32% |
| Religion not stated | 1,420 | 0.29% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 482 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 406 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 125 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 87 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationChirang Urban Population
The Urban population of Chirang District is 35.34 k (35,337), with 17.97 k (17,965) being males and 17.37 k (17,372) being females, making up 7.33% of the Chirang total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Chirang Rural Population
The Rural population of Chirang District is 4.47 Lac (4,46,825), with 2.27 Lac (2,26,895) being males and 2.20 Lac (2,19,930) being females, making up 92.67% of the Chirang total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Chirang Literacy Rate
Chirang District has a literacy rate of 63.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chirang District is 70.24 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chirang District is 56.65 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chirang District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.28%, while in the rural regions of Chirang District, it is around 62.08%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chirang
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.55 | 70.24 | 56.65 |
| Urban Area | 81.28 | 86.56 | 75.83 |
| Rural Area | 62.08 | 68.89 | 55.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Chirang
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.61 | 74.91 | 60.07 |
| Muslim | 51.92 | 57.09 | 46.57 |
| Christian | 60.87 | 66.57 | 55.05 |
| Religion not stated | 58.79 | 68.71 | 50.67 |
Chirang Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chirang District is 35.14 k (35,135) with 18.11 k (18,105) males and 17.03 k (17,030) females, which is 7.29% of Chirang District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Chirang Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chirang District is 1.79 Lac (1,78,688) with 89.27 k (89,273) males and 89.42 k (89,415) females, which is 37.06% of Chirang District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chirang
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 970 |
| Urban Area | 967 |
| Rural Area | 970 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Chirang
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 969 |
| Muslim | 965 |
| Christian | 982 |
| Religion not stated | 1129 |
Chirang Area & Households
The Total Area of Chirang District is 1,923 Square KM, with a population density of 251 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chirang District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Chirang District are 508.The Total Number of households in Chirang District are 97.40 k(97,395).
Chirang Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chirang District, there are about 1.94 Lac (1,93,894) workers, making up nearly 40.21% of the Chirang District total population. Out of these, around 1.29 Lac (1,28,762) are male workers, and about 65.13 k (65,132) are female workers.
Chirang - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Chirang district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 37,523, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 4,82,162 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 82.64% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 2001 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 31.69%.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.
Chirang District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 37,523 to 4,82,162.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 82.64%.
- The year 2001 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 37.52 k | --- | --- | 19.70 k | 17.83 k |
| 1911 | 48.73 k | 11.21 k | 29.86967993 | 25.83 k | 22.90 k |
| 1921 | 61.89 k | 13.15 k | 26.99308448 | 33.00 k | 28.89 k |
| 1931 | 71.98 k | 10.09 k | 16.30766745 | 38.35 k | 33.63 k |
| 1941 | 82.97 k | 11.00 k | 15.27571308 | 44.14 k | 38.84 k |
| 1951 | 90.80 k | 7.83 k | 9.430892349 | 48.50 k | 42.30 k |
| 1961 | 1.66 Lac | 75.03 k | 82.63709153 | 87.41 k | 78.42 k |
| 1971 | 2.47 Lac | 81.26 k | 48.99987336 | 1.28 Lac | 1.19 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 4.37 Lac | 1.90 Lac | 76.98 | 2.24 Lac | 2.13 Lac |
| 2001 | 4.33 Lac | -4.23 k | -0.97 | 2.22 Lac | 2.11 Lac |
| 2011 | 4.82 Lac | 49.10 k | 11.33812558 | 2.45 Lac | 2.37 Lac |
Chirang - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.56 Lac (5,55,894) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.61 Lac (5,61,032) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.66 Lac (5,65,818) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.70 Lac (5,70,358) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.75 Lac (5,74,898) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.79 Lac (5,79,439) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.84 Lac (5,83,979) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.88 Lac (5,88,028) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.92 Lac (5,91,709) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.95 Lac (5,95,406) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.99 Lac (5,99,087) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.03 Lac (6,02,784) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.06 Lac (6,06,465) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chirang District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.06 Lac (6,06,465), with a male population of 3.05 Lac (3,05,080) and a female population of 3.01 Lac (3,01,438). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Chirang District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.