Dhemaji Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhemaji District has a population of 6.86 Lac (6,86,133) with 3.51 Lac (3,51,249) males and 3.35 Lac (3,34,884) females.The sex ratio in Dhemaji is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhemaji District is 1.04 Lac (1,04,247) which is 15.19% of Dhemaji District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhemaji District is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dhemaji District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Dhemaji Population Census 2011
- Dhemaji 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
Dhemaji Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhemaji District current estimated population is projected to be 7.91 Lac (7,91,056), indicating a 15.29% increased from Dhemaji's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.88 Lac.
Dhemaji Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhemaji District estimated population is projected to be 7.98 Lac (7,98,368), projecting a 16.36% increased from Dhemaji's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.92 Lac.
Dhemaji Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhemaji District, with a total Hindu population of 6.55 Lac (6,55,052), accounting for 95.47% of the Dhemaji District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.35 Lac (3,35,290), and the Hindu female population is around 3.20 Lac (3,19,762).
Dhemaji Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhemaji District, with a total Muslim population of 13.48 k (13,475), accounting for 1.96% of the Dhemaji District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.01 k (7,013), and the Muslim female population is around 6.46 k (6,462).
Dhemaji Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,55,052 | 95.47% |
| Muslim | 13,475 | 1.96% |
| Christian | 8,711 | 1.27% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6,315 | 0.92% |
| Religion not stated | 1,205 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 911 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 297 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 167 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhemaji Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhemaji District is 48.29 k (48,285), with 24.97 k (24,971) being males and 23.31 k (23,314) being females, making up 7.04% of the Dhemaji total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Dhemaji Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhemaji District is 6.38 Lac (6,37,848), with 3.26 Lac (3,26,278) being males and 3.12 Lac (3,11,570) being females, making up 92.96% of the Dhemaji total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Dhemaji Literacy Rate
Dhemaji District has a literacy rate of 72.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhemaji District is 79.84 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhemaji District is 65.21 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhemaji District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.02%, while in the rural regions of Dhemaji District, it is around 71.81%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhemaji
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.7 | 79.84 | 65.21 |
| Urban Area | 84.02 | 88.42 | 79.31 |
| Rural Area | 71.81 | 79.16 | 64.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhemaji
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.09 | 80.24 | 65.59 |
| Muslim | 57.23 | 63.92 | 49.93 |
| Christian | 69.15 | 76.52 | 61.62 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 67.86 | 75.08 | 60.6 |
Dhemaji Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhemaji District is 44.23 k (44,225) with 23.01 k (23,006) males and 21.22 k (21,219) females, which is 6.45% of Dhemaji District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Dhemaji Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhemaji District is 3.26 Lac (3,25,560) with 1.65 Lac (1,65,449) males and 1.60 Lac (1,60,111) females, which is 47.45% of Dhemaji District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhemaji
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 954 |
| Urban Area | 934 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhemaji
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 954 |
| Muslim | 922 |
| Christian | 974 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 988 |
Dhemaji Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhemaji District is 3,237 Square KM, with a population density of 212 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhemaji District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhemaji District are 1,319.The Total Number of households in Dhemaji District are 1.30 Lac(1,29,869).
Dhemaji Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhemaji District, there are about 3.17 Lac (3,16,800) workers, making up nearly 46.17% of the Dhemaji District total population. Out of these, around 1.87 Lac (1,86,577) are male workers, and about 1.30 Lac (1,30,223) are female workers.
Dhemaji - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Dhemaji district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 21,324, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,86,133 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 107.5% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 45.05%.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.
Dhemaji District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 21,324 to 6,86,133.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 107.5%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 21.32 k | --- | --- | 11.45 k | 9.88 k |
| 1911 | 26.93 k | 5.61 k | 26.28962671 | 14.30 k | 12.63 k |
| 1921 | 36.11 k | 9.18 k | 34.07352395 | 19.31 k | 16.80 k |
| 1931 | 44.74 k | 8.64 k | 23.91846231 | 24.61 k | 20.14 k |
| 1941 | 54.90 k | 10.15 k | 22.69455992 | 29.73 k | 25.17 k |
| 1951 | 64.75 k | 9.85 k | 17.9411979 | 34.32 k | 30.42 k |
| 1961 | 1.13 Lac | 48.69 k | 75.20889644 | 60.24 k | 53.20 k |
| 1971 | 2.31 Lac | 1.17 Lac | 103.4238666 | 1.23 Lac | 1.08 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 4.79 Lac | 2.48 Lac | 107.5 | 2.48 Lac | 2.30 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.72 Lac | 93.11 k | 19.44614999 | 2.95 Lac | 2.77 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.86 Lac | 1.14 Lac | 19.96506651 | 3.51 Lac | 3.35 Lac |
Dhemaji - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.91 Lac (7,91,056) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.98 Lac (7,98,368) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.05 Lac (8,05,178) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.12 Lac (8,11,639) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.18 Lac (8,18,100) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.25 Lac (8,24,561) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.31 Lac (8,31,021) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.37 Lac (8,36,784) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.42 Lac (8,42,022) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.47 Lac (8,47,283) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.53 Lac (8,52,521) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.58 Lac (8,57,781) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.63 Lac (8,63,020) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhemaji District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.63 Lac (8,63,020), with a male population of 4.38 Lac (4,37,634) and a female population of 4.25 Lac (4,25,393). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Dhemaji District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.