Villages In Silonijan Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Silonijan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Silonijan Tehsil has a population of 91.26 k (91,257) with 46.73 k (46,730) males and 44.53 k (44,527) females.The sex ratio in Silonijan is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Silonijan Tehsil is 15.41 k (15,412) which is 16.89% of Silonijan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Silonijan Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Silonijan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Karbi Anglong District in the state of ASSAM in India.

91.26 k

Toatl Population

46.73 k

Male Population

44.53 k

Female Population

Silonijan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Silonijan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.05 Lac (1,05,212), indicating a 15.29% increased from Silonijan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 53.65 k, and the estimated female population is 51.57 k.

Silonijan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Silonijan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.06 Lac (1,06,185), projecting a 16.36% increased from Silonijan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 54.12 k, and the estimated female population is 52.06 k.

Silonijan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Silonijan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 51.79 k (51,790), accounting for 56.75% of the Silonijan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 26.56 k (26,558), and the Hindu female population is around 25.23 k (25,232).

Silonijan Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Silonijan Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 37.46 k (37,464), accounting for 41.05% of the Silonijan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 19.13 k (19,134), and the Christian female population is around 18.33 k (18,330).

Silonijan Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu51,79056.75%
Christian37,46441.05%
Buddhist9891.08%
Religion not stated4780.52%
Muslim4700.52%
Jain370.04%
Sikh230.03%
Other religions and persuasions60.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Silonijan Urban Population

The Urban population of Silonijan Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Silonijan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Silonijan Rural Population

The Rural population of Silonijan Tehsil is 91.26 k (91,257), with 46.73 k (46,730) being males and 44.53 k (44,527) being females, making up 100% of the Silonijan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Silonijan Literacy Rate

Silonijan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Silonijan Tehsil is 75.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Silonijan Tehsil is 59.56 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Silonijan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Silonijan Tehsil, it is around 67.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Silonijan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.47 75.03 59.56
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.47 75.03 59.56

Literacy Rate by Religion in Silonijan

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 65.4 73.48 56.92
Christian 69.95 76.78 62.84
Buddhist 88.6 93.64 82.78
Religion not stated 50.99 65.68 37.5

Silonijan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Silonijan Tehsil is 1.24 k (1,242) with 664 (664) males and 578 (578) females, which is 1.36% of Silonijan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 871 females for every 1000 males.

Silonijan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Silonijan Tehsil is 56.90 k (56,901) with 29.22 k (29,223) males and 27.68 k (27,678) females, which is 62.35% of Silonijan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Silonijan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 953
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Silonijan

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 951
Christian 958
Buddhist 874
Religion not stated 1097

Silonijan Area & Households

The Total Area of Silonijan Tehsil is 1,856.16 Square KM, with a population density of 49 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Silonijan Tehsil are 406.The Total Number of households in Silonijan Tehsil are 17.24 k(17,238).

Silonijan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Silonijan Tehsil, there are about 39.34 k (39,337) workers, making up nearly 43.11% of the Silonijan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.00 k (22,997) are male workers, and about 16.34 k (16,340) are female workers.

Silonijan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.05 Lac (1,05,212) 15.29%
2025 1.06 Lac (1,06,185) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 1.07 Lac (1,07,091) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 1.08 Lac (1,07,950) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 1.09 Lac (1,08,809) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 1.10 Lac (1,09,669) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 1.11 Lac (1,10,528) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 1.11 Lac (1,11,294) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 1.12 Lac (1,11,991) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 1.13 Lac (1,12,691) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 1.13 Lac (1,13,387) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 1.14 Lac (1,14,087) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 1.15 Lac (1,14,784) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Silonijan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.15 Lac (1,14,784), with a male population of 58.22 k (58,223) and a female population of 56.56 k (56,562). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Silonijan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Silonijan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Silonijan is 91.26 k (91,257).

The estimated population of Silonijan in 2024 is approximately 1.05 Lac (1,05,212).

Hindu constitute 56.75% of Silonijan population, amounting to approximately 51.79 k (51,790) people.

Christian constitute 41.05% of Silonijan population, totaling around 37.46 k (37,464) people.

Hindu: 56.75%, Christian: 41.05%, Buddhist: 1.08%, Religion not stated: 0.52%, Muslim: 0.52%, Jain: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Silonijan is 1.24 k (1.36%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 56.90 k (62.35%).

In Silonijan, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 91.26 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silonijan is 67.47%, with male literacy at 75.03% and female literacy at 59.56%.

The sex ratio in Silonijan is 953 females for every 1000 males.

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