South Salmara Population

As per the 2011 Census, South Salmara Tehsil has a population of 2.50 Lac (2,49,508) with 1.27 Lac (1,27,195) males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,313) females.The sex ratio in South Salmara is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of South Salmara Tehsil is 58.05 k (58,047) which is 23.26% of South Salmara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of South Salmara Tehsil is 994 females for every 1000 males.

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

South Salmara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, South Salmara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.88 Lac (2,87,663), indicating a 15.29% increased from South Salmara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.42 Lac.

South Salmara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, South Salmara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.90 Lac (2,90,322), projecting a 16.36% increased from South Salmara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.43 Lac.

South Salmara Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in South Salmara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.45 Lac (2,44,590), accounting for 98.03% of the South Salmara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.25 Lac (1,24,620), and the Muslim female population is around 1.20 Lac (1,19,970).

South Salmara Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in South Salmara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.59 k (4,589), accounting for 1.84% of the South Salmara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.40 k (2,401), and the Hindu female population is around 2.19 k (2,188).

South Salmara Religion Wise Population

South Salmara Urban Population

The Urban population of South Salmara Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the South Salmara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

South Salmara Rural Population

The Rural population of South Salmara Tehsil is 2.50 Lac (2,49,508), with 1.27 Lac (1,27,195) being males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,313) being females, making up 100% of the South Salmara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

South Salmara Literacy Rate

South Salmara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 51.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of South Salmara Tehsil is 56.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of South Salmara Tehsil is 46.76 lower than national average of 64.63%. In South Salmara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of South Salmara Tehsil, it is around 51.76%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of South Salmara

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	51.76	56.52	46.76
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	51.76	56.52	46.76

Literacy Rate by Religion in South Salmara

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	51.62	56.35	46.66
Hindu	58.5	64.33	52.13
Christian	52.99	63.33	42.11
Religion not stated	50.68	58.33	43.24

South Salmara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in South Salmara Tehsil is 2.61 k (2,606) with 1.33 k (1,329) males and 1.28 k (1,277) females, which is 1.04% of South Salmara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.

South Salmara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in South Salmara Tehsil is 5 (5) with 3 (3) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0% of South Salmara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 667 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of South Salmara

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	962
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	962

Sex Ratio by Religion in South Salmara

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	963
Hindu	912
Christian	916
Religion not stated	973

South Salmara Area & Households

The Total Area of South Salmara Tehsil is 423.6 Square KM, with a population density of 589 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in South Salmara Tehsil are 201.The Total Number of households in South Salmara Tehsil are 51.96 k(51,962).

South Salmara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In South Salmara Tehsil, there are about 74.90 k (74,900) workers, making up nearly 30.02% of the South Salmara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.46 k (61,463) are male workers, and about 13.44 k (13,437) are female workers.

South Salmara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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