Jorhat East Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jorhat East Tehsil has a population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,398) with 1.01 Lac (1,00,763) males and 94.64 k (94,635) females.The sex ratio in Jorhat East is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jorhat East Tehsil is 18.79 k (18,789) which is 9.62% of Jorhat East Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jorhat East Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jorhat East Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jorhat District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Jorhat East Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jorhat East Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,25,279), indicating a 15.29% increased from Jorhat East's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.
Jorhat East Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jorhat East Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.27 Lac (2,27,361), projecting a 16.36% increased from Jorhat East's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.
Jorhat East Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jorhat East Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,566), accounting for 88.83% of the Jorhat East Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 89.47 k (89,469), and the Hindu female population is around 84.10 k (84,097).
Jorhat East Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jorhat East Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.75 k (17,747), accounting for 9.08% of the Jorhat East Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.20 k (9,195), and the Muslim female population is around 8.55 k (8,552).
Jorhat East Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,73,566 | 88.83% |
| Muslim | 17,747 | 9.08% |
| Christian | 1,502 | 0.77% |
| Sikh | 1,035 | 0.53% |
| Religion not stated | 572 | 0.29% |
| Buddhist | 525 | 0.27% |
| Jain | 445 | 0.23% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJorhat East Urban Population
The Urban population of Jorhat East Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,099), with 64.98 k (64,975) being males and 60.12 k (60,124) being females, making up 64.02% of the Jorhat East total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Jorhat East Rural Population
The Rural population of Jorhat East Tehsil is 70.30 k (70,299), with 35.79 k (35,788) being males and 34.51 k (34,511) being females, making up 35.98% of the Jorhat East total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Jorhat East Literacy Rate
Jorhat East Tehsil has a literacy rate of 90.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jorhat East Tehsil is 93.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jorhat East Tehsil is 87.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jorhat East Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.6%, while in the rural regions of Jorhat East Tehsil, it is around 91.92%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jorhat East
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90.43 | 93.07 | 87.62 |
| Urban Area | 89.6 | 91.98 | 87.01 |
| Rural Area | 91.92 | 95.05 | 88.67 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jorhat East
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 90.87 | 93.55 | 88.03 |
| Muslim | 85.62 | 88.01 | 83.02 |
| Christian | 89.62 | 92.23 | 86.98 |
| Sikh | 95.64 | 97.7 | 93.52 |
Jorhat East Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jorhat East Tehsil is 16.94 k (16,939) with 8.53 k (8,525) males and 8.41 k (8,414) females, which is 8.67% of Jorhat East Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Jorhat East Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jorhat East Tehsil is 4.30 k (4,303) with 2.22 k (2,218) males and 2.09 k (2,085) females, which is 2.2% of Jorhat East Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jorhat East
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 926 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jorhat East
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 931 |
| Christian | 977 |
| Sikh | 939 |
Jorhat East Area & Households
The Total Area of Jorhat East Tehsil is 158.11 Square KM, with a population density of 1,236 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jorhat East Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Jorhat East Tehsil are 65.The Total Number of households in Jorhat East Tehsil are 44.94 k(44,942).
Jorhat East Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jorhat East Tehsil, there are about 79.00 k (78,998) workers, making up nearly 40.43% of the Jorhat East Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.85 k (58,852) are male workers, and about 20.15 k (20,146) are female workers.
Jorhat East - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,279) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.27 Lac (2,27,361) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.29 Lac (2,29,300) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,140) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,980) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,820) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.37 Lac (2,36,660) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.38 Lac (2,38,301) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,793) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,291) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.43 Lac (2,42,783) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,281) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,772) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jorhat East Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.46 Lac (2,45,772), with a male population of 1.26 Lac (1,25,545) and a female population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,212). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Jorhat East Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.