Guwahati Population
As per the 2011 Census, Guwahati Tehsil has a population of 4.34 Lac (4,33,771) with 2.24 Lac (2,24,424) males and 2.09 Lac (2,09,347) females.The sex ratio in Guwahati is 933, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Guwahati Tehsil is 39.06 k (39,059) which is 9% of Guwahati Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Guwahati Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Guwahati Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kamrup Metropolitan District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Guwahati Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Guwahati Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.00 Lac (5,00,103), indicating a 15.29% increased from Guwahati's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.42 Lac.
Guwahati Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Guwahati Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.05 Lac (5,04,726), projecting a 16.36% increased from Guwahati's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.45 Lac.
Guwahati Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Guwahati Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.68 Lac (3,68,284), accounting for 84.9% of the Guwahati Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.91 Lac (1,90,793), and the Hindu female population is around 1.77 Lac (1,77,491).
Guwahati Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Guwahati Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 48.90 k (48,895), accounting for 11.27% of the Guwahati Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.36 k (25,355), and the Muslim female population is around 23.54 k (23,540).
Guwahati Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,68,284 | 84.9% |
| Muslim | 48,895 | 11.27% |
| Jain | 8,251 | 1.9% |
| Christian | 4,106 | 0.95% |
| Religion not stated | 2,192 | 0.51% |
| Sikh | 993 | 0.23% |
| Buddhist | 967 | 0.22% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 83 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGuwahati Urban Population
The Urban population of Guwahati Tehsil is 4.34 Lac (4,33,771), with 2.24 Lac (2,24,424) being males and 2.09 Lac (2,09,347) being females, making up 100% of the Guwahati total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Guwahati Rural Population
The Rural population of Guwahati Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Guwahati total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Guwahati Literacy Rate
Guwahati Tehsil has a literacy rate of 91.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Guwahati Tehsil is 94 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Guwahati Tehsil is 87.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Guwahati Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.1%, while in the rural regions of Guwahati Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Guwahati
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91.1 | 94 | 87.99 |
| Urban Area | 91.1 | 94 | 87.99 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Guwahati
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 91.99 | 94.74 | 89.04 |
| Muslim | 83.33 | 87.67 | 78.64 |
| Jain | 97.62 | 98.53 | 96.67 |
| Christian | 90.12 | 91.81 | 88.6 |
Guwahati Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Guwahati Tehsil is 30.51 k (30,514) with 15.53 k (15,526) males and 14.99 k (14,988) females, which is 7.03% of Guwahati Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Guwahati Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Guwahati Tehsil is 16.07 k (16,065) with 8.23 k (8,232) males and 7.83 k (7,833) females, which is 3.7% of Guwahati Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Guwahati
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 933 |
| Urban Area | 933 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Guwahati
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 931 |
| Muslim | 929 |
| Jain | 965 |
| Christian | 1103 |
Guwahati Area & Households
The Total Area of Guwahati Tehsil is 99.87 Square KM, with a population density of 4,343 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Guwahati Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Guwahati Tehsil are 1.01 Lac(1,00,947).
Guwahati Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Guwahati Tehsil, there are about 1.69 Lac (1,69,336) workers, making up nearly 39.04% of the Guwahati Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.32 Lac (1,31,842) are male workers, and about 37.49 k (37,494) are female workers.
Guwahati - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.00 Lac (5,00,103) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.05 Lac (5,04,726) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.09 Lac (5,09,031) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.13 Lac (5,13,116) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.17 Lac (5,17,200) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.21 Lac (5,21,285) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.25 Lac (5,25,369) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.29 Lac (5,29,012) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.32 Lac (5,32,324) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.36 Lac (5,35,649) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.39 Lac (5,38,961) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.42 Lac (5,42,287) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.46 Lac (5,45,598) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Guwahati Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.46 Lac (5,45,598), with a male population of 2.80 Lac (2,79,618) and a female population of 2.66 Lac (2,65,927). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Guwahati Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.