Kokrajhar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kokrajhar District has a population of 8.87 Lac (8,87,142) with 4.53 Lac (4,52,905) males and 4.34 Lac (4,34,237) females.The sex ratio in Kokrajhar is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kokrajhar District is 1.37 Lac (1,36,924) which is 15.43% of Kokrajhar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kokrajhar District is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kokrajhar District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kokrajhar Population Census 2011
- Kokrajhar Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Kokrajhar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kokrajhar District current estimated population is projected to be 10.23 Lac (10,22,803), indicating a 15.29% increased from Kokrajhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.03 Lac.
Kokrajhar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kokrajhar District estimated population is projected to be 10.32 Lac (10,32,257), projecting a 16.36% increased from Kokrajhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.08 Lac.
Kokrajhar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kokrajhar District, with a total Hindu population of 5.29 Lac (5,29,068), accounting for 59.64% of the Kokrajhar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.71 Lac (2,70,641), and the Hindu female population is around 2.58 Lac (2,58,427).
Kokrajhar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kokrajhar District, with a total Muslim population of 2.52 Lac (2,52,271), accounting for 28.44% of the Kokrajhar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.29 Lac (1,29,001), and the Muslim female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,23,270).
Kokrajhar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,29,068 | 59.64% |
| Muslim | 2,52,271 | 28.44% |
| Christian | 1,01,091 | 11.4% |
| Religion not stated | 2,382 | 0.27% |
| Buddhist | 1,718 | 0.19% |
| Jain | 396 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 123 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 93 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKokrajhar Urban Population
The Urban population of Kokrajhar District is 54.94 k (54,941), with 28.46 k (28,459) being males and 26.48 k (26,482) being females, making up 6.19% of the Kokrajhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Kokrajhar Rural Population
The Rural population of Kokrajhar District is 8.32 Lac (8,32,201), with 4.24 Lac (4,24,446) being males and 4.08 Lac (4,07,755) being females, making up 93.81% of the Kokrajhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Kokrajhar Literacy Rate
Kokrajhar District has a literacy rate of 65.22% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kokrajhar District is 71.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kokrajhar District is 58.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kokrajhar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.86%, while in the rural regions of Kokrajhar District, it is around 63.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kokrajhar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.22 | 71.89 | 58.27 |
| Urban Area | 87.86 | 91.97 | 83.44 |
| Rural Area | 63.63 | 70.45 | 56.53 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kokrajhar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.08 | 77.48 | 62.33 |
| Muslim | 55.71 | 60.8 | 50.36 |
| Christian | 61.81 | 68.13 | 55.45 |
| Religion not stated | 61.59 | 73.44 | 50.97 |
Kokrajhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kokrajhar District is 29.57 k (29,570) with 15.39 k (15,386) males and 14.18 k (14,184) females, which is 3.33% of Kokrajhar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Kokrajhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kokrajhar District is 2.79 Lac (2,78,665) with 1.40 Lac (1,39,579) males and 1.39 Lac (1,39,086) females, which is 31.41% of Kokrajhar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kokrajhar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 959 |
| Urban Area | 931 |
| Rural Area | 961 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kokrajhar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 955 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Christian | 985 |
| Religion not stated | 1090 |
Kokrajhar Area & Households
The Total Area of Kokrajhar District is 3,296 Square KM, with a population density of 269 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kokrajhar District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kokrajhar District are 1,068.The Total Number of households in Kokrajhar District are 1.81 Lac(1,81,081).
Kokrajhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kokrajhar District, there are about 3.41 Lac (3,41,131) workers, making up nearly 38.45% of the Kokrajhar District total population. Out of these, around 2.36 Lac (2,36,322) are male workers, and about 1.05 Lac (1,04,809) are female workers.
Kokrajhar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kokrajhar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 79,378, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 8,87,142 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 78.56% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 29.01%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1981) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Kokrajhar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 79,378 to 8,87,142.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 78.56%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 79.38 k | --- | --- | 41.69 k | 37.69 k |
| 1911 | 1.03 Lac | 23.79 k | 29.97353249 | 54.71 k | 48.47 k |
| 1921 | 1.31 Lac | 27.78 k | 26.92229406 | 69.83 k | 61.12 k |
| 1931 | 1.52 Lac | 20.63 k | 15.75752022 | 80.75 k | 70.83 k |
| 1941 | 1.74 Lac | 22.48 k | 14.82946992 | 92.57 k | 81.49 k |
| 1951 | 1.90 Lac | 16.10 k | 9.252196235 | 1.01 Lac | 88.68 k |
| 1961 | 2.71 Lac | 80.77 k | 42.47176122 | 1.43 Lac | 1.28 Lac |
| 1971 | 4.17 Lac | 1.46 Lac | 53.91281881 | 2.18 Lac | 1.99 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 7.45 Lac | 3.28 Lac | 78.56 | 3.83 Lac | 3.61 Lac |
| 2001 | 8.43 Lac | 98.63 k | 13.24641523 | 4.33 Lac | 4.10 Lac |
| 2011 | 8.87 Lac | 43.90 k | 5.205972656 | 4.53 Lac | 4.34 Lac |
Kokrajhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.23 Lac (10,22,803) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 10.32 Lac (10,32,257) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.41 Lac (10,41,062) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.49 Lac (10,49,416) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.58 Lac (10,57,770) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.66 Lac (10,66,123) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.74 Lac (10,74,477) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.82 Lac (10,81,927) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.89 Lac (10,88,700) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.96 Lac (10,95,502) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 11.02 Lac (11,02,275) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 11.09 Lac (11,09,076) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 11.16 Lac (11,15,849) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kokrajhar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.16 Lac (11,15,849), with a male population of 5.64 Lac (5,64,291) and a female population of 5.52 Lac (5,51,598). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Kokrajhar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.