Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Chirang District

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.

4.82 Lac

Toatl Population

2.45 Lac

Male Population

2.37 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu3,20,64766.5%
Muslim1,09,24822.66%
Christian49,74710.32%
Religion not stated1,4200.29%
Other religions and persuasions4820.1%
Buddhist4060.08%
Jain1250.03%
Sikh870.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chirang 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

Historical Population of Chirang by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.87%.

Chirang Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chirang is 4.82 Lac (4,82,162).

The estimated population of Chirang in 2024 is approximately 5.56 Lac (5,55,894).

Hindu constitute 66.5% of Chirang population, amounting to approximately 3.21 Lac (3,20,647) people.

Muslim constitute 22.66% of Chirang population, totaling around 1.09 Lac (1,09,248) people.

Hindu: 66.5%, Muslim: 22.66%, Christian: 10.32%, Religion not stated: 0.29%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.08%, Jain: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chirang is 35.14 k (7.29%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.79 Lac (37.06%).

In Chirang, 35.34 k (7.33%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.47 Lac (92.67%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chirang is 63.55%, with male literacy at 70.24% and female literacy at 56.65%.

The sex ratio in Chirang is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Chirang population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.87% up to 2036.