North Guwahati (Pt) Population

As per the 2011 Census, North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil has a population of 48.23 k (48,227) with 24.76 k (24,759) males and 23.47 k (23,468) females.The sex ratio in North Guwahati (Pt) is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 5.09 k (5,091) which is 10.56% of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 899 females for every 1000 males.

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

48.23 k

Toatl Population

24.76 k

Male Population

23.47 k

Female Population

North Guwahati (Pt) Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 55.60 k (55,602), indicating a 15.29% increased from North Guwahati (Pt)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 28.42 k, and the estimated female population is 27.18 k.

North Guwahati (Pt) Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 56.12 k (56,116), projecting a 16.36% increased from North Guwahati (Pt)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 28.68 k, and the estimated female population is 27.44 k.

North Guwahati (Pt) Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 27.21 k (27,205), accounting for 56.41% of the North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.74 k (13,740), and the Hindu female population is around 13.47 k (13,465).

North Guwahati (Pt) Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.03 k (1,025), accounting for 2.13% of the North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 504 (504), and the Muslim female population is around 521 (521).

North Guwahati (Pt) Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu27,20556.41%
Muslim1,0252.13%
Christian820.17%
Religion not stated490.1%
Sikh540.11%
Buddhist190.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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North Guwahati (Pt) Urban Population

The Urban population of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 11.82 k (11,822), with 5.97 k (5,971) being males and 5.85 k (5,851) being females, making up 24.51% of the North Guwahati (Pt) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.

North Guwahati (Pt) Rural Population

The Rural population of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 36.41 k (36,405), with 18.79 k (18,788) being males and 17.62 k (17,617) being females, making up 75.49% of the North Guwahati (Pt) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.

North Guwahati (Pt) Literacy Rate

North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.97% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 90.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 81.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.63%, while in the rural regions of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil, it is around 86.09%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of North Guwahati (Pt)

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 85.97 90.67 81.05
Urban Area 85.63 90.21 80.97
Rural Area 86.09 90.82 81.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in North Guwahati (Pt)

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 86.47 91 81.88
Muslim 68.35 77.53 59.19
Christian 90.41 100 82.5
Religion not stated 82.35 82.35 82.35

North Guwahati (Pt) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 2.66 k (2,657) with 1.37 k (1,365) males and 1.29 k (1,292) females, which is 5.51% of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 947 females for every 1000 males.

North Guwahati (Pt) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 8.18 k (8,181) with 4.12 k (4,118) males and 4.06 k (4,063) females, which is 16.96% of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of North Guwahati (Pt)

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 948
Urban Area 980
Rural Area 938

Sex Ratio by Religion in North Guwahati (Pt)

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 980
Muslim 1034
Christian 1050
Religion not stated 885

North Guwahati (Pt) Area & Households

The Total Area of North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil is 91.06 Square KM, with a population density of 530 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil are 32.The Total Number of households in North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil are 10.56 k(10,564).

North Guwahati (Pt) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil, there are about 20.24 k (20,244) workers, making up nearly 41.98% of the North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 14.02 k (14,021) are male workers, and about 6.22 k (6,223) are female workers.

North Guwahati (Pt) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 55.60 k (55,602) 15.29%
2025 56.12 k (56,116) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 56.60 k (56,595) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 57.05 k (57,049) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 57.50 k (57,503) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 57.96 k (57,957) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 58.41 k (58,411) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 58.82 k (58,816) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 59.19 k (59,185) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 59.55 k (59,554) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 59.92 k (59,923) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 60.29 k (60,292) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 60.66 k (60,661) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 60.66 k (60,661), with a male population of 30.85 k (30,849) and a female population of 29.81 k (29,811). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from North Guwahati (Pt) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

North Guwahati (Pt) Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of North Guwahati (Pt) is 48.23 k (48,227).

The estimated population of North Guwahati (Pt) in 2024 is approximately 55.60 k (55,602).

Hindu constitute 56.41% of North Guwahati (Pt) population, amounting to approximately 27.21 k (27,205) people.

Muslim constitute 2.13% of North Guwahati (Pt) population, totaling around 1.03 k (1,025) people.

Hindu: 56.41%, Muslim: 2.13%, Christian: 0.17%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.11%, Buddhist: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in North Guwahati (Pt) is 2.66 k (5.51%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8.18 k (16.96%).

In North Guwahati (Pt), 11.82 k (24.51%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 36.41 k (75.49%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in North Guwahati (Pt) is 85.97%, with male literacy at 90.67% and female literacy at 81.05%.

The sex ratio in North Guwahati (Pt) is 948 females for every 1000 males.

North Guwahati (Pt) population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.87% up to 2036.