Goalpara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Goalpara District has a population of 10.08 Lac (10,08,183) with 5.13 Lac (5,13,292) males and 4.95 Lac (4,94,891) females.The sex ratio in Goalpara is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Goalpara District is 1.72 Lac (1,71,657) which is 17.03% of Goalpara District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Goalpara District is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Goalpara District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Goalpara Population Census 2011
- Goalpara 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
Goalpara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Goalpara District current estimated population is projected to be 11.62 Lac (11,62,354), indicating a 15.29% increased from Goalpara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.73 Lac.
Goalpara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Goalpara District estimated population is projected to be 11.73 Lac (11,73,098), projecting a 16.36% increased from Goalpara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.79 Lac.
Goalpara Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Goalpara District, with a total Muslim population of 5.80 Lac (5,79,929), accounting for 57.52% of the Goalpara District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.97 Lac (2,96,659), and the Muslim female population is around 2.83 Lac (2,83,270).
Goalpara Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Goalpara District, with a total Hindu population of 3.48 Lac (3,47,878), accounting for 34.51% of the Goalpara District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.76 Lac (1,75,763), and the Hindu female population is around 1.72 Lac (1,72,115).
Goalpara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 5,79,929 | 57.52% |
| Hindu | 3,47,878 | 34.51% |
| Christian | 77,862 | 7.72% |
| Religion not stated | 969 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 771 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 477 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 194 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 103 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGoalpara Urban Population
The Urban population of Goalpara District is 1.38 Lac (1,38,062), with 70.05 k (70,048) being males and 68.01 k (68,014) being females, making up 13.69% of the Goalpara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Goalpara Rural Population
The Rural population of Goalpara District is 8.70 Lac (8,70,121), with 4.43 Lac (4,43,244) being males and 4.27 Lac (4,26,877) being females, making up 86.31% of the Goalpara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Goalpara Literacy Rate
Goalpara District has a literacy rate of 67.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Goalpara District is 71.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Goalpara District is 63.13 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Goalpara District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.08%, while in the rural regions of Goalpara District, it is around 65.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Goalpara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.37 | 71.46 | 63.13 |
| Urban Area | 76.08 | 80.24 | 71.8 |
| Rural Area | 65.93 | 70.02 | 61.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Goalpara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 56.67 | 60.22 | 52.93 |
| Hindu | 80.36 | 85.8 | 74.82 |
| Christian | 81.5 | 84.1 | 78.88 |
| Religion not stated | 61.45 | 64.29 | 58.64 |
Goalpara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Goalpara District is 45.09 k (45,094) with 23.00 k (22,999) males and 22.10 k (22,095) females, which is 4.47% of Goalpara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Goalpara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Goalpara District is 2.32 Lac (2,31,570) with 1.16 Lac (1,16,013) males and 1.16 Lac (1,15,557) females, which is 22.97% of Goalpara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Goalpara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 965 |
| Urban Area | 971 |
| Rural Area | 964 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Goalpara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 955 |
| Hindu | 980 |
| Christian | 985 |
| Religion not stated | 938 |
Goalpara Area & Households
The Total Area of Goalpara District is 1,824 Square KM, with a population density of 553 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Goalpara District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Goalpara District are 829.The Total Number of households in Goalpara District are 1.98 Lac(1,98,454).
Goalpara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Goalpara District, there are about 3.63 Lac (3,62,573) workers, making up nearly 35.96% of the Goalpara District total population. Out of these, around 2.67 Lac (2,67,118) are male workers, and about 95.46 k (95,455) are female workers.
Goalpara - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Goalpara district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 90,482, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,08,183 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 54.12% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 27.95%.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.
Goalpara District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 90,482 to 10,08,183.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 54.12%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 90.48 k | --- | --- | 47.53 k | 42.96 k |
| 1911 | 1.18 Lac | 27.12 k | 29.97281227 | 62.36 k | 55.25 k |
| 1921 | 1.49 Lac | 31.66 k | 26.92216119 | 79.60 k | 69.67 k |
| 1931 | 1.73 Lac | 23.52 k | 15.75675151 | 92.05 k | 80.74 k |
| 1941 | 1.98 Lac | 25.63 k | 14.83082729 | 1.06 Lac | 92.89 k |
| 1951 | 2.17 Lac | 18.36 k | 9.251689709 | 1.14 Lac | 1.03 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.97 Lac | 80.42 k | 37.09812099 | 1.55 Lac | 1.42 Lac |
| 1971 | 4.34 Lac | 1.36 Lac | 45.87755487 | 2.24 Lac | 2.10 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 6.68 Lac | 2.35 Lac | 54.12 | 3.43 Lac | 3.25 Lac |
| 2001 | 8.22 Lac | 1.54 Lac | 23.03371459 | 4.20 Lac | 4.02 Lac |
| 2011 | 10.08 Lac | 1.86 Lac | 22.6447779 | 5.13 Lac | 4.95 Lac |
Goalpara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.62 Lac (11,62,354) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 11.73 Lac (11,73,098) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.83 Lac (11,83,104) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 11.93 Lac (11,92,597) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 12.02 Lac (12,02,091) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 12.12 Lac (12,11,584) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 12.21 Lac (12,21,077) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 12.30 Lac (12,29,544) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 12.37 Lac (12,37,242) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 12.45 Lac (12,44,971) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 12.53 Lac (12,52,668) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 12.60 Lac (12,60,398) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 12.68 Lac (12,68,095) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Goalpara District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.68 Lac (12,68,095), with a male population of 6.40 Lac (6,39,529) and a female population of 6.29 Lac (6,28,645). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Goalpara District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.