Darrang Population
As per the 2011 Census, Darrang District has a population of 9.29 Lac (9,28,500) with 4.75 Lac (4,75,273) males and 4.53 Lac (4,53,227) females.The sex ratio in Darrang is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Darrang District is 1.56 Lac (1,56,408) which is 16.85% of Darrang District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Darrang District is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Darrang District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Darrang Population Census 2011
- Darrang 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
Darrang Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Darrang District current estimated population is projected to be 10.70 Lac (10,70,486), indicating a 15.29% increased from Darrang's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.25 Lac.
Darrang Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Darrang District estimated population is projected to be 10.80 Lac (10,80,380), projecting a 16.36% increased from Darrang's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.30 Lac.
Darrang Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Darrang District, with a total Muslim population of 5.97 Lac (5,97,392), accounting for 64.34% of the Darrang District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.05 Lac (3,05,285), and the Muslim female population is around 2.92 Lac (2,92,107).
Darrang Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Darrang District, with a total Hindu population of 3.27 Lac (3,27,322), accounting for 35.25% of the Darrang District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.68 Lac (1,67,785), and the Hindu female population is around 1.60 Lac (1,59,537).
Darrang Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 5,97,392 | 64.34% |
| Hindu | 3,27,322 | 35.25% |
| Christian | 1,688 | 0.18% |
| Religion not stated | 867 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 724 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 431 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 57 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDarrang Urban Population
The Urban population of Darrang District is 55.49 k (55,494), with 28.81 k (28,813) being males and 26.68 k (26,681) being females, making up 5.98% of the Darrang total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Darrang Rural Population
The Rural population of Darrang District is 8.73 Lac (8,73,006), with 4.46 Lac (4,46,460) being males and 4.27 Lac (4,26,546) being females, making up 94.02% of the Darrang total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Darrang Literacy Rate
Darrang District has a literacy rate of 63.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Darrang District is 67.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Darrang District is 58.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Darrang District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.92%, while in the rural regions of Darrang District, it is around 61.5%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Darrang
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.08 | 67.87 | 58.04 |
| Urban Area | 85.92 | 89.93 | 81.6 |
| Rural Area | 61.5 | 66.32 | 56.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Darrang
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 51.44 | 55.67 | 47.01 |
| Hindu | 81.78 | 87.33 | 75.91 |
| Christian | 67.66 | 79.18 | 53.06 |
| Religion not stated | 66.67 | 74.14 | 58.06 |
Darrang Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Darrang District is 40.26 k (40,260) with 20.57 k (20,566) males and 19.69 k (19,694) females, which is 4.34% of Darrang District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Darrang Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Darrang District is 8.42 k (8,419) with 4.30 k (4,300) males and 4.12 k (4,119) females, which is 0.91% of Darrang District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Darrang
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 954 |
| Urban Area | 927 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Darrang
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 957 |
| Hindu | 951 |
| Christian | 808 |
| Religion not stated | 861 |
Darrang Area & Households
The Total Area of Darrang District is 1,585 Square KM, with a population density of 586 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Darrang District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Darrang District are 561.The Total Number of households in Darrang District are 1.88 Lac(1,87,783).
Darrang Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Darrang District, there are about 3.25 Lac (3,24,843) workers, making up nearly 34.99% of the Darrang District total population. Out of these, around 2.47 Lac (2,46,864) are male workers, and about 77.98 k (77,979) are female workers.
Darrang - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Darrang district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 99,002, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,28,500 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 52.77% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 25.81%.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.
Darrang District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 99,002 to 9,28,500.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 52.77%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 99.00 k | --- | --- | 51.67 k | 47.34 k |
| 1911 | 98.76 k | -244 | -0.25 | 50.72 k | 48.04 k |
| 1921 | 1.10 Lac | 11.63 k | 11.77929889 | 57.51 k | 52.88 k |
| 1931 | 1.39 Lac | 28.70 k | 25.99668451 | 74.74 k | 64.35 k |
| 1941 | 1.88 Lac | 49.10 k | 35.30091418 | 1.00 Lac | 88.09 k |
| 1951 | 2.34 Lac | 45.42 k | 24.13445347 | 1.24 Lac | 1.09 Lac |
| 1961 | 3.10 Lac | 76.71 k | 32.83891322 | 1.65 Lac | 1.46 Lac |
| 1971 | 4.05 Lac | 94.64 k | 30.49745264 | 2.12 Lac | 1.93 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 6.19 Lac | 2.32 Lac | 52.77 | 3.19 Lac | 2.99 Lac |
| 2001 | 7.60 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 22.82458826 | 3.92 Lac | 3.67 Lac |
| 2011 | 9.29 Lac | 1.69 Lac | 22.19388359 | 4.75 Lac | 4.53 Lac |
Darrang - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.70 Lac (10,70,486) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 10.80 Lac (10,80,380) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.90 Lac (10,89,596) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.98 Lac (10,98,339) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 11.07 Lac (11,07,082) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 11.16 Lac (11,15,825) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 11.25 Lac (11,24,568) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 11.32 Lac (11,32,366) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 11.39 Lac (11,39,455) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 11.47 Lac (11,46,573) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 11.54 Lac (11,53,662) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 11.61 Lac (11,60,781) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 11.68 Lac (11,67,869) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Darrang District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.68 Lac (11,67,869), with a male population of 5.92 Lac (5,92,160) and a female population of 5.76 Lac (5,75,720). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Darrang District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.