Jorhat West Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jorhat West Tehsil has a population of 2.12 Lac (2,11,539) with 1.08 Lac (1,07,852) males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,687) females.The sex ratio in Jorhat West is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jorhat West Tehsil is 23.81 k (23,807) which is 11.25% of Jorhat West Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jorhat West Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jorhat West Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jorhat District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Jorhat West Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jorhat West Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.44 Lac (2,43,888), indicating a 15.29% increased from Jorhat West's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.
Jorhat West Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jorhat West Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.46 Lac (2,46,142), projecting a 16.36% increased from Jorhat West's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.21 Lac.
Jorhat West Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jorhat West Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.00 Lac (1,99,965), accounting for 94.53% of the Jorhat West Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,983), and the Hindu female population is around 97.98 k (97,982).
Jorhat West Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jorhat West Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.27 k (9,273), accounting for 4.38% of the Jorhat West Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.66 k (4,664), and the Muslim female population is around 4.61 k (4,609).
Jorhat West Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,99,965 | 94.53% |
| Muslim | 9,273 | 4.38% |
| Religion not stated | 1,174 | 0.55% |
| Christian | 763 | 0.36% |
| Sikh | 208 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 116 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 31 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJorhat West Urban Population
The Urban population of Jorhat West Tehsil is 47.92 k (47,919), with 24.27 k (24,270) being males and 23.65 k (23,649) being females, making up 22.65% of the Jorhat West total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Jorhat West Rural Population
The Rural population of Jorhat West Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,620), with 83.58 k (83,582) being males and 80.04 k (80,038) being females, making up 77.35% of the Jorhat West total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Jorhat West Literacy Rate
Jorhat West Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jorhat West Tehsil is 89.5 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jorhat West Tehsil is 80.31 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jorhat West Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.67%, while in the rural regions of Jorhat West Tehsil, it is around 82.99%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jorhat West
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.99 | 89.5 | 80.31 |
| Urban Area | 91.67 | 94.47 | 88.81 |
| Rural Area | 82.99 | 88.02 | 77.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jorhat West
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.94 | 89.44 | 80.24 |
| Muslim | 86.29 | 90.28 | 82.29 |
| Religion not stated | 80.23 | 87.55 | 72.86 |
| Christian | 87.48 | 94.28 | 79.05 |
Jorhat West Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jorhat West Tehsil is 23.84 k (23,838) with 12.12 k (12,123) males and 11.72 k (11,715) females, which is 11.27% of Jorhat West Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Jorhat West Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jorhat West Tehsil is 20.96 k (20,962) with 10.58 k (10,579) males and 10.38 k (10,383) females, which is 9.91% of Jorhat West Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jorhat West
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 975 |
| Rural Area | 958 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jorhat West
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 961 |
| Muslim | 989 |
| Religion not stated | 967 |
| Christian | 857 |
Jorhat West Area & Households
The Total Area of Jorhat West Tehsil is 382.97 Square KM, with a population density of 552 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jorhat West Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Jorhat West Tehsil are 130.The Total Number of households in Jorhat West Tehsil are 45.90 k(45,895).
Jorhat West Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jorhat West Tehsil, there are about 90.82 k (90,820) workers, making up nearly 42.93% of the Jorhat West Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 61.87 k (61,867) are male workers, and about 28.95 k (28,953) are female workers.
Jorhat West - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.44 Lac (2,43,888) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.46 Lac (2,46,142) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,242) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,234) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.52 Lac (2,52,226) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.54 Lac (2,54,217) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,209) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.58 Lac (2,57,986) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.60 Lac (2,59,601) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.61 Lac (2,61,223) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.63 Lac (2,62,838) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.64 Lac (2,64,460) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.66 Lac (2,66,075) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jorhat West Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.66 Lac (2,66,075), with a male population of 1.34 Lac (1,34,377) and a female population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,711). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Jorhat West Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.