Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Dhubri District

Dhubri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dhubri District has a population of 19.49 Lac (19,49,258) with 9.98 Lac (9,97,848) males and 9.51 Lac (9,51,410) females.The sex ratio in Dhubri is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhubri District is 3.68 Lac (3,68,262) which is 18.89% of Dhubri District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhubri District is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Dhubri District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.

19.49 Lac

Toatl Population

9.98 Lac

Male Population

9.51 Lac

Female Population

Dhubri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dhubri District current estimated population is projected to be 22.47 Lac (22,47,337), indicating a 15.29% increased from Dhubri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.02 Lac.

Dhubri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dhubri District estimated population is projected to be 22.68 Lac (22,68,110), projecting a 16.36% increased from Dhubri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.12 Lac.

Dhubri Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Dhubri District, with a total Muslim population of 15.53 Lac (15,53,023), accounting for 79.67% of the Dhubri District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.94 Lac (7,93,601), and the Muslim female population is around 7.59 Lac (7,59,422).

Dhubri Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Dhubri District, with a total Hindu population of 3.88 Lac (3,88,380), accounting for 19.92% of the Dhubri District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.00 Lac (2,00,222), and the Hindu female population is around 1.88 Lac (1,88,158).

Dhubri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim15,53,02379.67%
Hindu3,88,38019.92%
Christian4,1070.21%
Jain1,8460.09%
Religion not stated1,5020.08%
Sikh2540.01%
Buddhist1010.01%
Other religions and persuasions450%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dhubri Urban Population

The Urban population of Dhubri District is 2.04 Lac (2,03,701), with 1.04 Lac (1,03,934) being males and 99.77 k (99,767) being females, making up 10.45% of the Dhubri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Dhubri Rural Population

The Rural population of Dhubri District is 17.46 Lac (17,45,557), with 8.94 Lac (8,93,914) being males and 8.52 Lac (8,51,643) being females, making up 89.55% of the Dhubri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Dhubri Literacy Rate

Dhubri District has a literacy rate of 58.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhubri District is 63.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhubri District is 53.33 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dhubri District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.28%, while in the rural regions of Dhubri District, it is around 55.25%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhubri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.34 63.1 53.33
Urban Area 82.28 87.07 77.3
Rural Area 55.25 60.02 50.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhubri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 52.61 56.89 48.13
Hindu 78.61 84.9 71.9
Christian 53.93 60.61 47.25
Jain 96.67 98.21 94.91

Dhubri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhubri District is 70.40 k (70,395) with 36.36 k (36,359) males and 34.04 k (34,036) females, which is 3.61% of Dhubri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Dhubri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhubri District is 6.33 k (6,332) with 3.20 k (3,198) males and 3.13 k (3,134) females, which is 0.32% of Dhubri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhubri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 954
Urban Area 960
Rural Area 953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhubri

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 957
Hindu 940
Christian 1005
Jain 884

Dhubri Area & Households

The Total Area of Dhubri District is 2,176 Square KM, with a population density of 896 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhubri District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhubri District are 1,091.The Total Number of households in Dhubri District are 4.15 Lac(4,14,674).

Dhubri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dhubri District, there are about 6.70 Lac (6,69,819) workers, making up nearly 34.36% of the Dhubri District total population. Out of these, around 5.25 Lac (5,24,898) are male workers, and about 1.45 Lac (1,44,921) are female workers.

Dhubri - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Dhubri district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,91,356, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,49,258 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 54.71% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 26.71%.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.

Dhubri District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,91,356 to 19,49,258.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 54.71%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.91 Lac --- --- 1.01 Lac 90.85 k
1911 2.49 Lac 57.36 k 29.97293004 1.32 Lac 1.17 Lac
1921 3.16 Lac 66.96 k 26.92160781 1.68 Lac 1.47 Lac
1931 3.65 Lac 49.74 k 15.757378 1.95 Lac 1.71 Lac
1941 4.20 Lac 54.19 k 14.830505 2.23 Lac 1.96 Lac
1951 4.58 Lac 38.82 k 9.251884528 2.44 Lac 2.14 Lac
1961 5.85 Lac 1.26 Lac 27.57044819 3.09 Lac 2.76 Lac
1971 8.18 Lac 2.33 Lac 39.8918625 4.24 Lac 3.94 Lac
1981 --- --- --- --- ---
1991 12.66 Lac 4.48 Lac 54.71 6.49 Lac 6.16 Lac
2001 15.66 Lac 3.01 Lac 23.75670179 8.05 Lac 7.61 Lac
2011 19.49 Lac 3.83 Lac 24.44222278 9.98 Lac 9.51 Lac

Historical Population of Dhubri by Census Year 1901-2011

Dhubri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 22.47 Lac (22,47,337) 15.29%
2025 22.68 Lac (22,68,110) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 22.87 Lac (22,87,456) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 23.06 Lac (23,05,811) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 23.24 Lac (23,24,166) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 23.43 Lac (23,42,521) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 23.61 Lac (23,60,875) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 23.77 Lac (23,77,246) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 23.92 Lac (23,92,128) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 24.07 Lac (24,07,072) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 24.22 Lac (24,21,954) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 24.37 Lac (24,36,899) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 24.52 Lac (24,51,781) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dhubri District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 24.52 Lac (24,51,781), with a male population of 12.43 Lac (12,43,255) and a female population of 12.09 Lac (12,08,547). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Dhubri District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Dhubri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dhubri is 19.49 Lac (19,49,258).

The estimated population of Dhubri in 2024 is approximately 22.47 Lac (22,47,337).

Muslim constitute 79.67% of Dhubri population, amounting to approximately 15.53 Lac (15,53,023) people.

Hindu constitute 19.92% of Dhubri population, totaling around 3.88 Lac (3,88,380) people.

Muslim: 79.67%, Hindu: 19.92%, Christian: 0.21%, Jain: 0.09%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dhubri is 70.40 k (3.61%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.33 k (0.32%).

In Dhubri, 2.04 Lac (10.45%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 17.46 Lac (89.55%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhubri is 58.34%, with male literacy at 63.1% and female literacy at 53.33%.

The sex ratio in Dhubri is 954 females for every 1000 males.

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