Chandrapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chandrapur Tehsil has a population of 49.28 k (49,277) with 25.27 k (25,268) males and 24.01 k (24,009) females.The sex ratio in Chandrapur is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chandrapur Tehsil is 6.87 k (6,871) which is 13.94% of Chandrapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chandrapur Tehsil is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

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

49.28 k

Toatl Population

25.27 k

Male Population

24.01 k

Female Population

Chandrapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chandrapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 56.81 k (56,813), indicating a 15.29% increased from Chandrapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.01 k, and the estimated female population is 27.81 k.

Chandrapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chandrapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 57.34 k (57,338), projecting a 16.36% increased from Chandrapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.27 k, and the estimated female population is 28.07 k.

Chandrapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chandrapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 40.70 k (40,696), accounting for 82.59% of the Chandrapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.89 k (20,886), and the Hindu female population is around 19.81 k (19,810).

Chandrapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chandrapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.47 k (5,467), accounting for 11.09% of the Chandrapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.83 k (2,828), and the Muslim female population is around 2.64 k (2,639).

Chandrapur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu40,69682.59%
Muslim5,46711.09%
Christian2,9936.07%
Religion not stated580.12%
Buddhist390.08%
Sikh200.04%
Jain30.01%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chandrapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Chandrapur Tehsil is 5.11 k (5,106), with 2.63 k (2,634) being males and 2.47 k (2,472) being females, making up 10.36% of the Chandrapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Chandrapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Chandrapur Tehsil is 44.17 k (44,171), with 22.63 k (22,634) being males and 21.54 k (21,537) being females, making up 89.64% of the Chandrapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Chandrapur Literacy Rate

Chandrapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chandrapur Tehsil is 76.78 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chandrapur Tehsil is 65.59 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Chandrapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.23%, while in the rural regions of Chandrapur Tehsil, it is around 70.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chandrapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.36 76.78 65.59
Urban Area 82.23 87.9 76.16
Rural Area 70.06 75.45 64.33

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chandrapur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 77.83 83.68 71.59
Muslim 20.85 23 18.51
Christian 67.06 72.93 61.18
Religion not stated 71.43 74.07 66.67

Chandrapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chandrapur Tehsil is 10.70 k (10,702) with 5.47 k (5,466) males and 5.24 k (5,236) females, which is 21.72% of Chandrapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Chandrapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chandrapur Tehsil is 5.92 k (5,922) with 2.96 k (2,962) males and 2.96 k (2,960) females, which is 12.02% of Chandrapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chandrapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 939
Rural Area 952

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chandrapur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 949
Muslim 934
Christian 1008
Religion not stated 706

Chandrapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Chandrapur Tehsil is 149.47 Square KM, with a population density of 330 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chandrapur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chandrapur Tehsil are 43.The Total Number of households in Chandrapur Tehsil are 10.10 k(10,100).

Chandrapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chandrapur Tehsil, there are about 19.27 k (19,269) workers, making up nearly 39.1% of the Chandrapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 14.18 k (14,182) are male workers, and about 5.09 k (5,087) are female workers.

Chandrapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 56.81 k (56,813) 15.29%
2025 57.34 k (57,338) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 57.83 k (57,827) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 58.29 k (58,291) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 58.76 k (58,755) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 59.22 k (59,219) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 59.68 k (59,683) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 60.10 k (60,097) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 60.47 k (60,473) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 60.85 k (60,851) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 61.23 k (61,227) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 61.61 k (61,605) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 61.98 k (61,981) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chandrapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 61.98 k (61,981), with a male population of 31.48 k (31,483) and a female population of 30.50 k (30,498). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Chandrapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Chandrapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chandrapur is 49.28 k (49,277).

The estimated population of Chandrapur in 2024 is approximately 56.81 k (56,813).

Hindu constitute 82.59% of Chandrapur population, amounting to approximately 40.70 k (40,696) people.

Muslim constitute 11.09% of Chandrapur population, totaling around 5.47 k (5,467) people.

Hindu: 82.59%, Muslim: 11.09%, Christian: 6.07%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Buddhist: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.04%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chandrapur is 10.70 k (21.72%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 5.92 k (12.02%).

In Chandrapur, 5.11 k (10.36%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 44.17 k (89.64%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chandrapur is 71.36%, with male literacy at 76.78% and female literacy at 65.59%.

The sex ratio in Chandrapur is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Chandrapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.87% up to 2036.