Diphu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Diphu Tehsil has a population of 2.90 Lac (2,89,850) with 1.51 Lac (1,50,597) males and 1.39 Lac (1,39,253) females.The sex ratio in Diphu is 925, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Diphu Tehsil is 43.32 k (43,324) which is 14.95% of Diphu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Diphu Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Diphu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Karbi Anglong District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Diphu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Diphu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.34 Lac (3,34,174), indicating a 15.29% increased from Diphu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.61 Lac.
Diphu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Diphu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.37 Lac (3,37,263), projecting a 16.36% increased from Diphu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.
Diphu Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Diphu Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,378), accounting for 75.69% of the Diphu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.14 Lac (1,14,412), and the Hindu female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,04,966).
Diphu Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Diphu Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 48.15 k (48,150), accounting for 16.61% of the Diphu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 24.60 k (24,601), and the Christian female population is around 23.55 k (23,549).
Diphu Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,19,378 | 75.69% |
| Christian | 48,150 | 16.61% |
| Muslim | 16,552 | 5.71% |
| Buddhist | 4,363 | 1.51% |
| Religion not stated | 491 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 392 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 272 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 252 | 0.09% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDiphu Urban Population
The Urban population of Diphu Tehsil is 84.18 k (84,182), with 43.71 k (43,714) being males and 40.47 k (40,468) being females, making up 29.04% of the Diphu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Diphu Rural Population
The Rural population of Diphu Tehsil is 2.06 Lac (2,05,668), with 1.07 Lac (1,06,883) being males and 98.79 k (98,785) being females, making up 70.96% of the Diphu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Diphu Literacy Rate
Diphu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Diphu Tehsil is 81.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Diphu Tehsil is 67.97 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Diphu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.11%, while in the rural regions of Diphu Tehsil, it is around 69.19%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Diphu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.93 | 81.36 | 67.97 |
| Urban Area | 88.11 | 92.08 | 83.83 |
| Rural Area | 69.19 | 76.71 | 61.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Diphu
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.79 | 82.5 | 68.44 |
| Christian | 78.86 | 84.01 | 73.53 |
| Muslim | 54.95 | 61.01 | 48.34 |
| Buddhist | 57.32 | 65.66 | 48.45 |
Diphu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Diphu Tehsil is 5.64 k (5,638) with 2.95 k (2,951) males and 2.69 k (2,687) females, which is 1.95% of Diphu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Diphu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Diphu Tehsil is 1.39 Lac (1,39,300) with 70.83 k (70,833) males and 68.47 k (68,467) females, which is 48.06% of Diphu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Diphu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 925 |
| Urban Area | 926 |
| Rural Area | 925 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Diphu
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 918 |
| Christian | 958 |
| Muslim | 917 |
| Buddhist | 952 |
Diphu Area & Households
The Total Area of Diphu Tehsil is 2,723.03 Square KM, with a population density of 106 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Diphu Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Diphu Tehsil are 872.The Total Number of households in Diphu Tehsil are 57.95 k(57,945).
Diphu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Diphu Tehsil, there are about 1.15 Lac (1,14,643) workers, making up nearly 39.55% of the Diphu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 78.15 k (78,146) are male workers, and about 36.50 k (36,497) are female workers.
Diphu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,174) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,263) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.40 Lac (3,40,140) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,869) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,598) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.48 Lac (3,48,328) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.51 Lac (3,51,057) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.53 Lac (3,53,491) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.56 Lac (3,55,704) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,926) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,139) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.62 Lac (3,62,361) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,574) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Diphu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.65 Lac (3,64,574), with a male population of 1.88 Lac (1,87,635) and a female population of 1.77 Lac (1,76,889). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Diphu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.