Hailakandi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hailakandi District has a population of 6.59 Lac (6,59,296) with 3.38 Lac (3,37,890) males and 3.21 Lac (3,21,406) females.The sex ratio in Hailakandi is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hailakandi District is 1.11 Lac (1,11,278) which is 16.88% of Hailakandi District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hailakandi District is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Hailakandi District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Hailakandi Population Census 2011
- Hailakandi Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Hailakandi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hailakandi District current estimated population is projected to be 7.60 Lac (7,60,115), indicating a 15.29% increased from Hailakandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.88 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.72 Lac.
Hailakandi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hailakandi District estimated population is projected to be 7.67 Lac (7,67,141), projecting a 16.36% increased from Hailakandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.76 Lac.
Hailakandi Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Hailakandi District, with a total Muslim population of 3.98 Lac (3,97,653), accounting for 60.31% of the Hailakandi District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.04 Lac (2,04,421), and the Muslim female population is around 1.93 Lac (1,93,232).
Hailakandi Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Hailakandi District, with a total Hindu population of 2.51 Lac (2,51,194), accounting for 38.1% of the Hailakandi District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.28 Lac (1,28,130), and the Hindu female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,23,064).
Hailakandi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 3,97,653 | 60.31% |
| Hindu | 2,51,194 | 38.1% |
| Christian | 8,480 | 1.29% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 636 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 512 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 490 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 247 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 84 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHailakandi Urban Population
The Urban population of Hailakandi District is 48.14 k (48,140), with 24.14 k (24,143) being males and 24.00 k (23,997) being females, making up 7.3% of the Hailakandi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Hailakandi Rural Population
The Rural population of Hailakandi District is 6.11 Lac (6,11,156), with 3.14 Lac (3,13,747) being males and 2.97 Lac (2,97,409) being females, making up 92.7% of the Hailakandi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Hailakandi Literacy Rate
Hailakandi District has a literacy rate of 74.33% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hailakandi District is 80.74 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hailakandi District is 67.6 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hailakandi District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.93%, while in the rural regions of Hailakandi District, it is around 72.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hailakandi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.33 | 80.74 | 67.6 |
| Urban Area | 92.93 | 95.31 | 90.54 |
| Rural Area | 72.73 | 79.51 | 65.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hailakandi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 73.12 | 80.43 | 65.35 |
| Hindu | 76.59 | 81.72 | 71.28 |
| Christian | 61.39 | 65.94 | 56.58 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 82.72 | 88.89 | 77.1 |
Hailakandi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hailakandi District is 70.66 k (70,659) with 36.37 k (36,369) males and 34.29 k (34,290) females, which is 10.72% of Hailakandi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Hailakandi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hailakandi District is 691 (691) with 354 (354) males and 337 (337) females, which is 0.1% of Hailakandi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hailakandi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 952 |
| Urban Area | 994 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hailakandi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 946 |
| Hindu | 961 |
| Christian | 947 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1106 |
Hailakandi Area & Households
The Total Area of Hailakandi District is 1,327 Square KM, with a population density of 497 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hailakandi District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Hailakandi District are 331.The Total Number of households in Hailakandi District are 1.43 Lac(1,43,350).
Hailakandi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hailakandi District, there are about 2.14 Lac (2,14,240) workers, making up nearly 32.5% of the Hailakandi District total population. Out of these, around 1.71 Lac (1,70,792) are male workers, and about 43.45 k (43,448) are female workers.
Hailakandi - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Hailakandi district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,12,897, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,59,296 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 45.94% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.77%.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.
Hailakandi District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,12,897 to 6,59,296.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 45.94%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.13 Lac | --- | --- | 59.01 k | 53.89 k |
| 1911 | 1.31 Lac | 18.16 k | 16.08811572 | 68.30 k | 62.76 k |
| 1921 | 1.41 Lac | 9.95 k | 7.59346864 | 73.37 k | 67.65 k |
| 1931 | 1.51 Lac | 9.98 k | 7.077411851 | 79.37 k | 71.63 k |
| 1941 | 1.67 Lac | 15.54 k | 10.29458514 | 87.80 k | 78.73 k |
| 1951 | 1.96 Lac | 29.11 k | 17.48210597 | 1.03 Lac | 92.17 k |
| 1961 | 2.49 Lac | 53.28 k | 27.23076923 | 1.31 Lac | 1.18 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.08 Lac | 58.77 k | 23.6085278 | 1.60 Lac | 1.48 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 4.49 Lac | 1.41 Lac | 45.94 | 2.33 Lac | 2.16 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.43 Lac | 93.82 k | 20.89398015 | 2.81 Lac | 2.62 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.59 Lac | 1.16 Lac | 21.44593937 | 3.38 Lac | 3.21 Lac |
Hailakandi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.60 Lac (7,60,115) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.67 Lac (7,67,141) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.74 Lac (7,73,685) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.80 Lac (7,79,893) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.86 Lac (7,86,101) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.92 Lac (7,92,309) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.99 Lac (7,98,517) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.04 Lac (8,04,054) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.09 Lac (8,09,088) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.14 Lac (8,14,142) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.19 Lac (8,19,176) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.24 Lac (8,24,231) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.29 Lac (8,29,264) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hailakandi District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.29 Lac (8,29,264), with a male population of 4.21 Lac (4,20,990) and a female population of 4.08 Lac (4,08,272). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Hailakandi District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.