Dibrugarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dibrugarh District has a population of 13.26 Lac (13,26,335) with 6.76 Lac (6,76,434) males and 6.50 Lac (6,49,901) females.The sex ratio in Dibrugarh is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dibrugarh District is 1.63 Lac (1,63,210) which is 12.31% of Dibrugarh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dibrugarh District is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dibrugarh District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Dibrugarh Population Census 2011
- Dibrugarh 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
Dibrugarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dibrugarh District current estimated population is projected to be 15.29 Lac (15,29,157), indicating a 15.29% increased from Dibrugarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.53 Lac.
Dibrugarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dibrugarh District estimated population is projected to be 15.43 Lac (15,43,292), projecting a 16.36% increased from Dibrugarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.60 Lac.
Dibrugarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dibrugarh District, with a total Hindu population of 11.98 Lac (11,98,401), accounting for 90.35% of the Dibrugarh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.12 Lac (6,11,787), and the Hindu female population is around 5.87 Lac (5,86,614).
Dibrugarh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dibrugarh District, with a total Muslim population of 64.53 k (64,526), accounting for 4.86% of the Dibrugarh District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 32.94 k (32,943), and the Muslim female population is around 31.58 k (31,583).
Dibrugarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,98,401 | 90.35% |
| Muslim | 64,526 | 4.86% |
| Christian | 52,968 | 3.99% |
| Buddhist | 4,673 | 0.35% |
| Religion not stated | 2,405 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 2,261 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 1,055 | 0.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 46 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDibrugarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Dibrugarh District is 2.44 Lac (2,43,730), with 1.26 Lac (1,26,135) being males and 1.18 Lac (1,17,595) being females, making up 18.38% of the Dibrugarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Dibrugarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Dibrugarh District is 10.83 Lac (10,82,605), with 5.50 Lac (5,50,299) being males and 5.32 Lac (5,32,306) being females, making up 81.62% of the Dibrugarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Dibrugarh Literacy Rate
Dibrugarh District has a literacy rate of 76.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dibrugarh District is 82.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dibrugarh District is 68.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dibrugarh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.11%, while in the rural regions of Dibrugarh District, it is around 72.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dibrugarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.05 | 82.82 | 68.99 |
| Urban Area | 90.11 | 92.98 | 87.03 |
| Rural Area | 72.75 | 80.4 | 64.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dibrugarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.88 | 82.65 | 68.81 |
| Muslim | 84.09 | 88.75 | 79.24 |
| Christian | 67.76 | 77.23 | 58.45 |
| Buddhist | 86.91 | 93.9 | 79.84 |
Dibrugarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dibrugarh District is 58.88 k (58,876) with 30.52 k (30,517) males and 28.36 k (28,359) females, which is 4.44% of Dibrugarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Dibrugarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dibrugarh District is 1.03 Lac (1,02,871) with 51.84 k (51,835) males and 51.04 k (51,036) females, which is 7.76% of Dibrugarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dibrugarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 933 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dibrugarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 959 |
| Muslim | 959 |
| Christian | 1014 |
| Buddhist | 970 |
Dibrugarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Dibrugarh District is 3,381 Square KM, with a population density of 392 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dibrugarh District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Dibrugarh District are 1,348.The Total Number of households in Dibrugarh District are 2.77 Lac(2,76,867).
Dibrugarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dibrugarh District, there are about 5.61 Lac (5,60,557) workers, making up nearly 42.26% of the Dibrugarh District total population. Out of these, around 3.68 Lac (3,68,013) are male workers, and about 1.93 Lac (1,92,544) are female workers.
Dibrugarh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Dibrugarh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,55,172, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 13,26,335 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 37.78% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 24.19%.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.
Dibrugarh District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,55,172 to 13,26,335.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 37.78%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.55 Lac | --- | --- | 83.29 k | 71.88 k |
| 1911 | 1.96 Lac | 40.79 k | 26.28953677 | 1.04 Lac | 91.92 k |
| 1921 | 2.63 Lac | 66.77 k | 34.07172673 | 1.41 Lac | 1.22 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.26 Lac | 62.83 k | 23.91497136 | 1.79 Lac | 1.47 Lac |
| 1941 | 3.99 Lac | 73.89 k | 22.69664095 | 2.16 Lac | 1.83 Lac |
| 1951 | 4.71 Lac | 71.67 k | 17.94142607 | 2.58 Lac | 2.14 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.15 Lac | 1.44 Lac | 30.64101203 | 3.35 Lac | 2.80 Lac |
| 1971 | 7.57 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 22.92811082 | 4.06 Lac | 3.50 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 10.42 Lac | 2.86 Lac | 37.78 | 5.47 Lac | 4.95 Lac |
| 2001 | 11.85 Lac | 1.43 Lac | 13.68066021 | 6.14 Lac | 5.72 Lac |
| 2011 | 13.26 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 11.920204 | 6.76 Lac | 6.50 Lac |
Dibrugarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.29 Lac (15,29,157) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 15.43 Lac (15,43,292) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 15.56 Lac (15,56,456) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 15.69 Lac (15,68,945) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 15.81 Lac (15,81,434) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 15.94 Lac (15,93,923) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 16.06 Lac (16,06,412) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 16.18 Lac (16,17,551) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 16.28 Lac (16,27,677) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 16.38 Lac (16,37,846) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 16.48 Lac (16,47,972) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 16.58 Lac (16,58,141) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 16.68 Lac (16,68,267) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dibrugarh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.68 Lac (16,68,267), with a male population of 8.43 Lac (8,42,794) and a female population of 8.26 Lac (8,25,549). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Dibrugarh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.