Golaghat Population in 2026
In 2026, Golaghat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.84 Lac (3,84,006), indicating a 17.35% increased from Golaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.90 Lac.
Golaghat Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Golaghat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.87 Lac (3,87,088), projecting a 18.29% increased from Golaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 1.96 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.91 Lac.
Golaghat Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Golaghat Tehsil has a population of 3.27 Lac (3,27,231) with 1.66 Lac (1,66,411) males and 1.61 Lac (1,60,820) females.The sex ratio in Golaghat is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Golaghat Tehsil is 38.90 k (38,904) which is 11.89% of Golaghat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Golaghat Tehsil is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Golaghat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Golaghat District in the state of ASSAM in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Golaghat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Golaghat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.86 Lac (2,85,602), accounting for 87.28% of the Golaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.45 Lac (1,45,197), and the Hindu female population is around 1.40 Lac (1,40,405).
Golaghat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Golaghat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 26.55 k (26,546), accounting for 8.11% of the Golaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.58 k (13,578), and the Muslim female population is around 12.97 k (12,968).
Golaghat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,85,602 | 87.28% |
| Muslim | 26,546 | 8.11% |
| Christian | 11,960 | 3.65% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,147 | 0.35% |
| Religion not stated | 786 | 0.24% |
| Sikh | 728 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 241 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 221 | 0.07% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGolaghat Urban Population
The Urban population of Golaghat Tehsil is 41.99 k (41,989), with 21.51 k (21,513) being males and 20.48 k (20,476) being females, making up 12.83% of the Golaghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Golaghat Rural Population
The Rural population of Golaghat Tehsil is 2.85 Lac (2,85,242), with 1.45 Lac (1,44,898) being males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,344) being females, making up 87.17% of the Golaghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Golaghat Literacy Rate
Golaghat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Golaghat Tehsil is 86.06 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Golaghat Tehsil is 75.63 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Golaghat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.93%, while in the rural regions of Golaghat Tehsil, it is around 79.42%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Golaghat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.93 | 86.06 | 75.63 |
| Urban Area | 90.93 | 93.29 | 88.48 |
| Rural Area | 79.42 | 84.96 | 73.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Golaghat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.05 | 86.27 | 75.65 |
| Muslim | 85.96 | 89 | 82.81 |
| Christian | 64.88 | 72.66 | 56.93 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 91.38 | 93.32 | 89.48 |
Golaghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Golaghat Tehsil is 16.21 k (16,207) with 8.16 k (8,163) males and 8.04 k (8,044) females, which is 4.95% of Golaghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Golaghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Golaghat Tehsil is 28.08 k (28,082) with 14.13 k (14,129) males and 13.95 k (13,953) females, which is 8.58% of Golaghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Golaghat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 967 |
| Urban Area | 952 |
| Rural Area | 969 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Golaghat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 967 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Christian | 967 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1034 |
Golaghat Area & Households
The Total Area of Golaghat Tehsil is 624.3 Square KM, with a population density of 524 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Golaghat Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Golaghat Tehsil are 333.The Total Number of households in Golaghat Tehsil are 70.43 k(70,432).
Golaghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Golaghat Tehsil, there are about 1.53 Lac (1,53,330) workers, making up nearly 46.86% of the Golaghat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 95.97 k (95,972) are male workers, and about 57.36 k (57,358) are female workers.
Golaghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.84 Lac (3,84,006) | 17.35% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.87 Lac (3,87,088) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.90 Lac (3,90,169) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.93 Lac (3,93,250) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.96 Lac (3,96,332) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.99 Lac (3,99,080) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.02 Lac (4,01,578) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.04 Lac (4,04,087) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.07 Lac (4,06,585) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.09 Lac (4,09,094) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,592) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Golaghat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.12 Lac (4,11,592), with a male population of 2.07 Lac (2,07,338) and a female population of 2.04 Lac (2,04,285). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Golaghat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.