Matia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Matia Tehsil has a population of 2.58 Lac (2,58,223) with 1.32 Lac (1,31,756) males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,467) females.The sex ratio in Matia is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Matia Tehsil is 45.03 k (45,028) which is 17.44% of Matia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Matia Tehsil is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Matia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Goalpara District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Matia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Matia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.98 Lac (2,97,711), indicating a 15.29% increased from Matia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.
Matia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Matia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.00 Lac (3,00,462), projecting a 16.36% increased from Matia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.48 Lac.
Matia Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Matia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,616), accounting for 61.43% of the Matia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 81.11 k (81,111), and the Muslim female population is around 77.51 k (77,505).
Matia Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Matia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 84.95 k (84,948), accounting for 32.9% of the Matia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 43.19 k (43,187), and the Hindu female population is around 41.76 k (41,761).
Matia Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,58,616 | 61.43% |
| Hindu | 84,948 | 32.9% |
| Christian | 13,969 | 5.41% |
| Religion not stated | 445 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 127 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 62 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 35 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 21 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMatia Urban Population
The Urban population of Matia Tehsil is 24.62 k (24,615), with 12.63 k (12,626) being males and 11.99 k (11,989) being females, making up 9.53% of the Matia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Matia Rural Population
The Rural population of Matia Tehsil is 2.34 Lac (2,33,608), with 1.19 Lac (1,19,130) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,478) being females, making up 90.47% of the Matia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Matia Literacy Rate
Matia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.58% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Matia Tehsil is 68.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Matia Tehsil is 60.15 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Matia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.86%, while in the rural regions of Matia Tehsil, it is around 63.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Matia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.58 | 68.83 | 60.15 |
| Urban Area | 70.86 | 74.85 | 66.66 |
| Rural Area | 63.9 | 68.18 | 59.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Matia
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 55.08 | 58.72 | 51.24 |
| Hindu | 79.23 | 84.81 | 73.48 |
| Christian | 73.06 | 76.41 | 69.63 |
| Religion not stated | 48.51 | 47.65 | 49.4 |
Matia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Matia Tehsil is 11.96 k (11,959) with 6.20 k (6,195) males and 5.76 k (5,764) females, which is 4.63% of Matia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Matia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Matia Tehsil is 40.05 k (40,048) with 19.99 k (19,988) males and 20.06 k (20,060) females, which is 15.51% of Matia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Matia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 960 |
| Urban Area | 950 |
| Rural Area | 961 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Matia
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 956 |
| Hindu | 967 |
| Christian | 974 |
| Religion not stated | 970 |
Matia Area & Households
The Total Area of Matia Tehsil is 440.62 Square KM, with a population density of 586 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Matia Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Matia Tehsil are 153.The Total Number of households in Matia Tehsil are 50.99 k(50,989).
Matia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Matia Tehsil, there are about 90.13 k (90,128) workers, making up nearly 34.9% of the Matia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 67.82 k (67,823) are male workers, and about 22.31 k (22,305) are female workers.
Matia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.98 Lac (2,97,711) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.00 Lac (3,00,462) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,025) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,457) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.08 Lac (3,07,888) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.10 Lac (3,10,320) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.13 Lac (3,12,751) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,920) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,892) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.19 Lac (3,18,871) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,843) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,822) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,794) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Matia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.25 Lac (3,24,794), with a male population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,160) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,648). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Matia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.