Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Golaghat District

Golaghat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Golaghat District has a population of 10.67 Lac (10,66,888) with 5.43 Lac (5,43,161) males and 5.24 Lac (5,23,727) females.The sex ratio in Golaghat is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Golaghat District is 1.35 Lac (1,34,793) which is 12.63% of Golaghat District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Golaghat District is 964 females for every 1000 males.

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

10.67 Lac

Toatl Population

5.43 Lac

Male Population

5.24 Lac

Female Population

Golaghat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Golaghat District current estimated population is projected to be 12.30 Lac (12,30,036), indicating a 15.29% increased from Golaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.07 Lac.

Golaghat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Golaghat District estimated population is projected to be 12.41 Lac (12,41,405), projecting a 16.36% increased from Golaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.12 Lac.

Golaghat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Golaghat District, with a total Hindu population of 9.17 Lac (9,17,426), accounting for 85.99% of the Golaghat District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.67 Lac (4,67,432), and the Hindu female population is around 4.50 Lac (4,49,994).

Golaghat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Golaghat District, with a total Muslim population of 90.31 k (90,312), accounting for 8.46% of the Golaghat District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 46.01 k (46,014), and the Muslim female population is around 44.30 k (44,298).

Golaghat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu9,17,42685.99%
Muslim90,3128.46%
Christian50,5824.74%
Buddhist3,8630.36%
Religion not stated1,6970.16%
Other religions and persuasions1,3470.13%
Sikh1,1310.11%
Jain5300.05%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Golaghat Urban Population

The Urban population of Golaghat District is 97.74 k (97,736), with 50.04 k (50,036) being males and 47.70 k (47,700) being females, making up 9.16% of the Golaghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Golaghat Rural Population

The Rural population of Golaghat District is 9.69 Lac (9,69,152), with 4.93 Lac (4,93,125) being males and 4.76 Lac (4,76,027) being females, making up 90.84% of the Golaghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Golaghat Literacy Rate

Golaghat District has a literacy rate of 77.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Golaghat District is 83.56 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Golaghat District is 71.09 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Golaghat District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.74%, while in the rural regions of Golaghat District, it is around 75.94%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Golaghat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.43 83.56 71.09
Urban Area 91.74 94.25 89.11
Rural Area 75.94 82.44 69.22

Literacy Rate by Religion in Golaghat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 77.67 83.9 71.19
Muslim 78.81 83.03 74.45
Christian 69.59 77.07 62.04
Buddhist 79.6 86.1 73.05

Golaghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Golaghat District is 62.30 k (62,298) with 31.81 k (31,807) males and 30.49 k (30,491) females, which is 5.84% of Golaghat District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Golaghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Golaghat District is 1.12 Lac (1,11,765) with 56.42 k (56,420) males and 55.35 k (55,345) females, which is 10.48% of Golaghat District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Golaghat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 965
Urban Area 954
Rural Area 966

Sex Ratio by Religion in Golaghat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 963
Muslim 963
Christian 989
Buddhist 971

Golaghat Area & Households

The Total Area of Golaghat District is 3,502 Square KM, with a population density of 305 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Golaghat District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Golaghat District are 1,125.The Total Number of households in Golaghat District are 2.27 Lac(2,27,197).

Golaghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Golaghat District, there are about 4.80 Lac (4,79,928) workers, making up nearly 44.98% of the Golaghat District total population. Out of these, around 3.09 Lac (3,09,104) are male workers, and about 1.71 Lac (1,70,824) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Golaghat district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,58,474, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,66,888 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 58.12% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 21.77%.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.

Golaghat District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,58,474 to 10,66,888.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 58.12%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.58 Lac --- --- 84.01 k 74.46 k
1911 1.85 Lac 26.23 k 16.54971793 97.38 k 87.33 k
1921 2.21 Lac 36.63 k 19.83042864 1.16 Lac 1.05 Lac
1931 2.62 Lac 40.49 k 18.29321188 1.40 Lac 1.22 Lac
1941 2.65 Lac 3.33 k 1.272649494 1.41 Lac 1.24 Lac
1951 3.18 Lac 52.40 k 19.763302 1.70 Lac 1.47 Lac
1961 4.00 Lac 82.69 k 26.03936388 2.14 Lac 1.86 Lac
1971 5.24 Lac 1.23 Lac 30.84889491 2.78 Lac 2.46 Lac
1981 --- --- --- --- ---
1991 8.28 Lac 3.04 Lac 58.12 4.31 Lac 3.97 Lac
2001 9.46 Lac 1.18 Lac 14.27165449 4.90 Lac 4.56 Lac
2011 10.67 Lac 1.21 Lac 12.74560674 5.43 Lac 5.24 Lac

Historical Population of Golaghat by Census Year 1901-2011

Golaghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 12.30 Lac (12,30,036) 15.29%
2025 12.41 Lac (12,41,405) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 12.52 Lac (12,51,994) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 12.62 Lac (12,62,041) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 12.72 Lac (12,72,087) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 12.82 Lac (12,82,133) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 12.92 Lac (12,92,179) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 13.01 Lac (13,01,139) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 13.09 Lac (13,09,284) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 13.17 Lac (13,17,464) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 13.26 Lac (13,25,609) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 13.34 Lac (13,33,789) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 13.42 Lac (13,41,934) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Golaghat District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.42 Lac (13,41,934), with a male population of 6.77 Lac (6,76,744) and a female population of 6.65 Lac (6,65,274). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Golaghat District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Golaghat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Golaghat is 10.67 Lac (10,66,888).

The estimated population of Golaghat in 2024 is approximately 12.30 Lac (12,30,036).

Hindu constitute 85.99% of Golaghat population, amounting to approximately 9.17 Lac (9,17,426) people.

Muslim constitute 8.46% of Golaghat population, totaling around 90.31 k (90,312) people.

Hindu: 85.99%, Muslim: 8.46%, Christian: 4.74%, Buddhist: 0.36%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.13%, Sikh: 0.11%, Jain: 0.05%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Golaghat is 62.30 k (5.84%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.12 Lac (10.48%).

In Golaghat, 97.74 k (9.16%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 9.69 Lac (90.84%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Golaghat is 77.43%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 71.09%.

The sex ratio in Golaghat is 965 females for every 1000 males.

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