Dhemaji Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dhemaji Tehsil has a population of 1.40 Lac (1,39,920) with 71.11 k (71,111) males and 68.81 k (68,809) females.The sex ratio in Dhemaji is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhemaji Tehsil is 19.01 k (19,012) which is 13.59% of Dhemaji Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhemaji Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dhemaji Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dhemaji Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.61 Lac (1,61,317), indicating a 15.29% increased from Dhemaji's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 81.64 k, and the estimated female population is 79.69 k.

Dhemaji Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dhemaji Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.63 Lac (1,62,808), projecting a 16.36% increased from Dhemaji's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 82.36 k, and the estimated female population is 80.45 k.

Dhemaji Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhemaji Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,962), accounting for 97.89% of the Dhemaji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.61 k (69,613), and the Hindu female population is around 67.35 k (67,349).

Dhemaji Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Dhemaji Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 1.34 k (1,344), accounting for 0.96% of the Dhemaji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 662 (662), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 682 (682).

Dhemaji Religion Wise Population

Dhemaji Urban Population

The Urban population of Dhemaji Tehsil is 12.82 k (12,816), with 6.51 k (6,514) being males and 6.30 k (6,302) being females, making up 9.16% of the Dhemaji total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Dhemaji Rural Population

The Rural population of Dhemaji Tehsil is 1.27 Lac (1,27,104), with 64.60 k (64,597) being males and 62.51 k (62,507) being females, making up 90.84% of the Dhemaji total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Dhemaji Literacy Rate

Dhemaji Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhemaji Tehsil is 88.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhemaji Tehsil is 75.51 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhemaji Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.52%, while in the rural regions of Dhemaji Tehsil, it is around 80.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhemaji

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.89	88.08	75.51
Urban Area	91.52	94.29	88.65
Rural Area	80.89	87.43	74.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhemaji

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.97	88.14	75.61
Other religions and persuasions	78.08	84.86	71.2
Muslim	70.76	77.37	63.18
Christian	77.9	87.85	68.44

Dhemaji Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhemaji Tehsil is 8.67 k (8,672) with 4.41 k (4,407) males and 4.27 k (4,265) females, which is 6.2% of Dhemaji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Dhemaji Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhemaji Tehsil is 44.70 k (44,704) with 22.71 k (22,710) males and 21.99 k (21,994) females, which is 31.95% of Dhemaji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhemaji

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	968
Urban Area	968
Rural Area	968

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhemaji

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	968
Other religions and persuasions	1031
Muslim	899
Christian	967

Dhemaji Area & Households

The Total Area of Dhemaji Tehsil is 503.2 Square KM, with a population density of 278 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhemaji Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhemaji Tehsil are 280.The Total Number of households in Dhemaji Tehsil are 29.13 k(29,133).

Dhemaji Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dhemaji Tehsil, there are about 67.90 k (67,903) workers, making up nearly 48.53% of the Dhemaji Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.86 k (38,863) are male workers, and about 29.04 k (29,040) are female workers.

Dhemaji - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dhemaji Census Frequently Asked Questions