Karimganj Population in 2026
In 2026, Karimganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.27 Lac (3,26,586), indicating a 17.35% increased from Karimganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Karimganj Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Karimganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.29 Lac (3,29,206), projecting a 18.29% increased from Karimganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 1.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.
Karimganj Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Karimganj Tehsil has a population of 2.78 Lac (2,78,300) with 1.41 Lac (1,41,234) males and 1.37 Lac (1,37,066) females.The sex ratio in Karimganj is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karimganj Tehsil is 43.42 k (43,417) which is 15.6% of Karimganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karimganj Tehsil is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Karimganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Karimganj District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Karimganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Karimganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.59 Lac (1,59,068), accounting for 57.16% of the Karimganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 80.74 k (80,736), and the Muslim female population is around 78.33 k (78,332).
Karimganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Karimganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.18 Lac (1,17,877), accounting for 42.36% of the Karimganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.80 k (59,804), and the Hindu female population is around 58.07 k (58,073).
Karimganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,59,068 | 57.16% |
| Hindu | 1,17,877 | 42.36% |
| Christian | 625 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 372 | 0.13% |
| Religion not stated | 280 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 34 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKarimganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Karimganj Tehsil is 71.21 k (71,213), with 35.81 k (35,809) being males and 35.40 k (35,404) being females, making up 25.59% of the Karimganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Karimganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Karimganj Tehsil is 2.07 Lac (2,07,087), with 1.05 Lac (1,05,425) being males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,662) being females, making up 74.41% of the Karimganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Karimganj Literacy Rate
Karimganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karimganj Tehsil is 89.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karimganj Tehsil is 79.71 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karimganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.7%, while in the rural regions of Karimganj Tehsil, it is around 81.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karimganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.76 | 89.66 | 79.71 |
| Urban Area | 92.7 | 94.99 | 90.4 |
| Rural Area | 81.79 | 87.69 | 75.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karimganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 78.93 | 86.01 | 71.6 |
| Hindu | 91.74 | 94.04 | 89.38 |
| Christian | 85.88 | 92.02 | 79.85 |
| Jain | 97.38 | 98.28 | 96.45 |
Karimganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karimganj Tehsil is 34.77 k (34,773) with 17.69 k (17,691) males and 17.08 k (17,082) females, which is 12.49% of Karimganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Karimganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Karimganj Tehsil is 320 (320) with 156 (156) males and 164 (164) females, which is 0.11% of Karimganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1052 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karimganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 971 |
| Urban Area | 989 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karimganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 971 |
| Hindu | 972 |
| Christian | 966 |
| Jain | 969 |
Karimganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Karimganj Tehsil is 174.72 Square KM, with a population density of 1,593 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karimganj Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Karimganj Tehsil are 179.The Total Number of households in Karimganj Tehsil are 56.57 k(56,574).
Karimganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karimganj Tehsil, there are about 88.90 k (88,897) workers, making up nearly 31.94% of the Karimganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 73.95 k (73,953) are male workers, and about 14.94 k (14,944) are female workers.
Karimganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,586) | 17.35% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,206) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,827) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,447) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,068) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.39 Lac (3,39,405) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,530) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,664) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,788) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.48 Lac (3,47,922) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.50 Lac (3,50,047) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karimganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.50 Lac (3,50,047), with a male population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,969) and a female population of 1.74 Lac (1,74,111). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Karimganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.