Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Karbi Anglong District

Karbi Anglong Population

As per the 2011 Census, Karbi Anglong District has a population of 9.56 Lac (9,56,313) with 4.90 Lac (4,90,167) males and 4.66 Lac (4,66,146) females.The sex ratio in Karbi Anglong is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karbi Anglong District is 1.52 Lac (1,51,681) which is 15.86% of Karbi Anglong District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karbi Anglong District is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Karbi Anglong District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.

9.56 Lac

Toatl Population

4.90 Lac

Male Population

4.66 Lac

Female Population

Karbi Anglong Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Karbi Anglong District current estimated population is projected to be 11.03 Lac (11,02,552), indicating a 15.29% increased from Karbi Anglong's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.40 Lac.

Karbi Anglong Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Karbi Anglong District estimated population is projected to be 11.13 Lac (11,12,743), projecting a 16.36% increased from Karbi Anglong's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.45 Lac.

Karbi Anglong Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Karbi Anglong District, with a total Hindu population of 7.66 Lac (7,66,000), accounting for 80.1% of the Karbi Anglong District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.93 Lac (3,93,019), and the Hindu female population is around 3.73 Lac (3,72,981).

Karbi Anglong Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Karbi Anglong District, with a total Christian population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,789), accounting for 16.5% of the Karbi Anglong District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 80.35 k (80,347), and the Christian female population is around 77.44 k (77,442).

Karbi Anglong Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu7,66,00080.1%
Christian1,57,78916.5%
Muslim20,2902.12%
Buddhist6,2600.65%
Other religions and persuasions3,5680.37%
Religion not stated1,6390.17%
Jain3970.04%
Sikh3700.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Karbi Anglong Urban Population

The Urban population of Karbi Anglong District is 1.13 Lac (1,12,966), with 58.24 k (58,243) being males and 54.72 k (54,723) being females, making up 11.81% of the Karbi Anglong total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Karbi Anglong Rural Population

The Rural population of Karbi Anglong District is 8.43 Lac (8,43,347), with 4.32 Lac (4,31,924) being males and 4.11 Lac (4,11,423) being females, making up 88.19% of the Karbi Anglong total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Karbi Anglong Literacy Rate

Karbi Anglong District has a literacy rate of 69.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karbi Anglong District is 76.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karbi Anglong District is 62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Karbi Anglong District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.37%, while in the rural regions of Karbi Anglong District, it is around 66.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karbi Anglong

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.25 76.14 62
Urban Area 87.37 91.56 82.92
Rural Area 66.69 73.95 59.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Karbi Anglong

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.76 77.05 62.05
Christian 68.59 73.51 63.51
Muslim 56.23 62.34 49.57
Buddhist 64.32 72.29 55.71

Karbi Anglong Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karbi Anglong District is 44.96 k (44,961) with 23.44 k (23,436) males and 21.53 k (21,525) females, which is 4.7% of Karbi Anglong District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Karbi Anglong Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karbi Anglong District is 5.39 Lac (5,38,738) with 2.72 Lac (2,72,460) males and 2.66 Lac (2,66,278) females, which is 56.33% of Karbi Anglong District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karbi Anglong

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 940
Rural Area 953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Karbi Anglong

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 950
Christian 964
Muslim 920
Buddhist 929

Karbi Anglong Area & Households

The Total Area of Karbi Anglong District is 10,434 Square KM, with a population density of 92 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karbi Anglong District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Karbi Anglong District are 2,921.The Total Number of households in Karbi Anglong District are 1.78 Lac(1,77,646).

Karbi Anglong Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Karbi Anglong District, there are about 3.83 Lac (3,83,441) workers, making up nearly 40.1% of the Karbi Anglong District total population. Out of these, around 2.46 Lac (2,46,193) are male workers, and about 1.37 Lac (1,37,248) are female workers.

Karbi Anglong - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Karbi Anglong district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 96,041, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,56,313 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 79.21% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 41.93%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1981) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Karbi Anglong District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 96,041 to 9,56,313.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 79.21%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 N.A 0 0 N.A N.A
1911 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
1921 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
1931 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
1941 96.04 k N.A N.A 49.67 k 46.38 k
1951 1.26 Lac 29.74 k 30.96177674 65.81 k 59.97 k
1961 2.25 Lac 99.63 k 79.21162057 1.21 Lac 1.04 Lac
1971 3.79 Lac 1.54 Lac 68.27782633 2.02 Lac 1.77 Lac
1981 --- --- --- --- ---
1991 6.63 Lac 2.83 Lac 74.72 3.48 Lac 3.15 Lac
2001 8.13 Lac 1.51 Lac 22.72261563 4.22 Lac 3.91 Lac
2011 9.56 Lac 1.43 Lac 17.58269592 4.90 Lac 4.66 Lac

Historical Population of Karbi Anglong by Census Year 1901-2011

Karbi Anglong - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.03 Lac (11,02,552) 15.29%
2025 11.13 Lac (11,12,743) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 11.22 Lac (11,22,235) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 11.31 Lac (11,31,240) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 11.40 Lac (11,40,244) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 11.49 Lac (11,49,249) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 11.58 Lac (11,58,254) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 11.66 Lac (11,66,286) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 11.74 Lac (11,73,587) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 11.81 Lac (11,80,919) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 11.88 Lac (11,88,220) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 11.96 Lac (11,95,551) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 12.03 Lac (12,02,853) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Karbi Anglong District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.03 Lac (12,02,853), with a male population of 6.11 Lac (6,10,717) and a female population of 5.92 Lac (5,92,131). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Karbi Anglong District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Karbi Anglong Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Karbi Anglong is 9.56 Lac (9,56,313).

The estimated population of Karbi Anglong in 2024 is approximately 11.03 Lac (11,02,552).

Hindu constitute 80.1% of Karbi Anglong population, amounting to approximately 7.66 Lac (7,66,000) people.

Christian constitute 16.5% of Karbi Anglong population, totaling around 1.58 Lac (1,57,789) people.

Hindu: 80.1%, Christian: 16.5%, Muslim: 2.12%, Buddhist: 0.65%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.37%, Religion not stated: 0.17%, Jain: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Karbi Anglong is 44.96 k (4.7%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 5.39 Lac (56.33%).

In Karbi Anglong, 1.13 Lac (11.81%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 8.43 Lac (88.19%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karbi Anglong is 69.25%, with male literacy at 76.14% and female literacy at 62%.

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

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