Bokakhat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bokakhat Tehsil has a population of 1.64 Lac (1,63,945) with 83.48 k (83,475) males and 80.47 k (80,470) females.The sex ratio in Bokakhat is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bokakhat Tehsil is 22.71 k (22,714) which is 13.85% of Bokakhat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bokakhat Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.64 Lac

Toatl Population

83.48 k

Male Population

80.47 k

Female Population

Bokakhat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bokakhat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,89,016), indicating a 15.29% increased from Bokakhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 95.83 k, and the estimated female population is 93.19 k.

Bokakhat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bokakhat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,90,763), projecting a 16.36% increased from Bokakhat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 96.68 k, and the estimated female population is 94.09 k.

Bokakhat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bokakhat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,294), accounting for 95.33% of the Bokakhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.61 k (79,606), and the Hindu female population is around 76.69 k (76,688).

Bokakhat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bokakhat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.00 k (4,996), accounting for 3.05% of the Bokakhat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.52 k (2,519), and the Muslim female population is around 2.48 k (2,477).

Bokakhat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,56,29495.33%
Muslim4,9963.05%
Christian2,0121.23%
Religion not stated2030.12%
Buddhist1850.11%
Sikh1260.08%
Jain1160.07%
Other religions and persuasions130.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bokakhat Urban Population

The Urban population of Bokakhat Tehsil is 18.10 k (18,100), with 9.24 k (9,239) being males and 8.86 k (8,861) being females, making up 11.04% of the Bokakhat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Bokakhat Rural Population

The Rural population of Bokakhat Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,45,845), with 74.24 k (74,236) being males and 71.61 k (71,609) being females, making up 88.96% of the Bokakhat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Bokakhat Literacy Rate

Bokakhat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bokakhat Tehsil is 79.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bokakhat Tehsil is 63.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bokakhat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.6%, while in the rural regions of Bokakhat Tehsil, it is around 68.86%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bokakhat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.46 79.23 63.39
Urban Area 91.6 94.64 88.41
Rural Area 68.86 77.23 60.17

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bokakhat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.41 79.26 63.25
Muslim 71.36 76.1 66.57
Christian 70.95 81.04 60.02
Religion not stated 75 81.25 70.65

Bokakhat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bokakhat Tehsil is 13.63 k (13,634) with 7.02 k (7,020) males and 6.61 k (6,614) females, which is 8.32% of Bokakhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Bokakhat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bokakhat Tehsil is 25.44 k (25,436) with 12.80 k (12,803) males and 12.63 k (12,633) females, which is 15.51% of Bokakhat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bokakhat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 965
Urban Area 960
Rural Area 965

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bokakhat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 964
Muslim 984
Christian 924
Religion not stated 1361

Bokakhat Area & Households

The Total Area of Bokakhat Tehsil is 901.7 Square KM, with a population density of 182 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bokakhat Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Bokakhat Tehsil are 117.The Total Number of households in Bokakhat Tehsil are 34.62 k(34,618).

Bokakhat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bokakhat Tehsil, there are about 72.28 k (72,276) workers, making up nearly 44.09% of the Bokakhat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.63 k (46,625) are male workers, and about 25.65 k (25,651) are female workers.

Bokakhat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.89 Lac (1,89,016) 15.29%
2025 1.91 Lac (1,90,763) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 1.92 Lac (1,92,390) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 1.94 Lac (1,93,934) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 1.95 Lac (1,95,478) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 1.97 Lac (1,97,021) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 1.99 Lac (1,98,565) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 2.00 Lac (1,99,942) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 2.01 Lac (2,01,194) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 2.02 Lac (2,02,451) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 2.04 Lac (2,03,702) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 2.05 Lac (2,04,959) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 2.06 Lac (2,06,211) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bokakhat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.06 Lac (2,06,211), with a male population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,005) and a female population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,219). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Bokakhat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Bokakhat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bokakhat is 1.64 Lac (1,63,945).

The estimated population of Bokakhat in 2024 is approximately 1.89 Lac (1,89,016).

Hindu constitute 95.33% of Bokakhat population, amounting to approximately 1.56 Lac (1,56,294) people.

Muslim constitute 3.05% of Bokakhat population, totaling around 5.00 k (4,996) people.

Hindu: 95.33%, Muslim: 3.05%, Christian: 1.23%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Buddhist: 0.11%, Sikh: 0.08%, Jain: 0.07%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bokakhat is 13.63 k (8.32%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25.44 k (15.51%).

In Bokakhat, 18.10 k (11.04%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.46 Lac (88.96%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bokakhat is 71.46%, with male literacy at 79.23% and female literacy at 63.39%.

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

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