Dergaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dergaon Tehsil has a population of 1.46 Lac (1,46,101) with 74.45 k (74,445) males and 71.66 k (71,656) females.The sex ratio in Dergaon is 963, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dergaon Tehsil is 15.94 k (15,939) which is 10.91% of Dergaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dergaon Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dergaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dergaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,443), indicating a 15.29% increased from Dergaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 85.46 k, and the estimated female population is 82.99 k.

Dergaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dergaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.70 Lac (1,70,000), projecting a 16.36% increased from Dergaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.23 k, and the estimated female population is 83.78 k.

Dergaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dergaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.25 Lac (1,24,712), accounting for 85.36% of the Dergaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 63.65 k (63,650), and the Hindu female population is around 61.06 k (61,062).

Dergaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dergaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 20.47 k (20,471), accounting for 14.01% of the Dergaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.36 k (10,358), and the Muslim female population is around 10.11 k (10,113).

Dergaon Religion Wise Population

Dergaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Dergaon Tehsil is 20.06 k (20,059), with 10.12 k (10,119) being males and 9.94 k (9,940) being females, making up 13.73% of the Dergaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Dergaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Dergaon Tehsil is 1.26 Lac (1,26,042), with 64.33 k (64,326) being males and 61.72 k (61,716) being females, making up 86.27% of the Dergaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Dergaon Literacy Rate

Dergaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.23% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dergaon Tehsil is 88.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dergaon Tehsil is 78.2 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dergaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.04%, while in the rural regions of Dergaon Tehsil, it is around 81.46%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dergaon

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	83.23	88.07	78.2
Urban Area	94.04	96.18	91.86
Rural Area	81.46	86.77	75.93

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dergaon

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.67	87.58	77.55
Muslim	86.56	91.17	81.87
Religion not stated	83.15	84.62	81.91
Christian	77.68	82.88	72.95

Dergaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dergaon Tehsil is 14.28 k (14,280) with 7.28 k (7,282) males and 7.00 k (6,998) females, which is 9.77% of Dergaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Dergaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dergaon Tehsil is 13.59 k (13,587) with 6.91 k (6,907) males and 6.68 k (6,680) females, which is 9.3% of Dergaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dergaon

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	963
Urban Area	983
Rural Area	960

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dergaon

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	960
Muslim	977
Religion not stated	1161
Christian	1132

Dergaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Dergaon Tehsil is 342.89 Square KM, with a population density of 426 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dergaon Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dergaon Tehsil are 81.The Total Number of households in Dergaon Tehsil are 31.20 k(31,199).

Dergaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dergaon Tehsil, there are about 64.50 k (64,498) workers, making up nearly 44.15% of the Dergaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.52 k (43,522) are male workers, and about 20.98 k (20,976) are female workers.

Dergaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dergaon Census Frequently Asked Questions