Morigaon Population
As per the 2011 Census, Morigaon District has a population of 9.57 Lac (9,57,423) with 4.87 Lac (4,86,651) males and 4.71 Lac (4,70,772) females.The sex ratio in Morigaon is 968, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Morigaon District is 1.64 Lac (1,63,819) which is 17.11% of Morigaon District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Morigaon District is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Morigaon District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Morigaon Population Census 2011
- Morigaon 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
Morigaon Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Morigaon District current estimated population is projected to be 11.04 Lac (11,03,831), indicating a 15.29% increased from Morigaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.45 Lac.
Morigaon Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Morigaon District estimated population is projected to be 11.14 Lac (11,14,035), projecting a 16.36% increased from Morigaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.50 Lac.
Morigaon Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Morigaon District, with a total Muslim population of 5.03 Lac (5,03,257), accounting for 52.56% of the Morigaon District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.57 Lac (2,57,086), and the Muslim female population is around 2.46 Lac (2,46,171).
Morigaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Morigaon District, with a total Hindu population of 4.52 Lac (4,51,882), accounting for 47.2% of the Morigaon District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.28 Lac (2,28,342), and the Hindu female population is around 2.24 Lac (2,23,540).
Morigaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 5,03,257 | 52.56% |
| Hindu | 4,51,882 | 47.2% |
| Religion not stated | 1,017 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 834 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 244 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 113 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 65 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMorigaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Morigaon District is 73.30 k (73,298), with 37.53 k (37,528) being males and 35.77 k (35,770) being females, making up 7.66% of the Morigaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Morigaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Morigaon District is 8.84 Lac (8,84,125), with 4.49 Lac (4,49,123) being males and 4.35 Lac (4,35,002) being females, making up 92.34% of the Morigaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Morigaon Literacy Rate
Morigaon District has a literacy rate of 68.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Morigaon District is 71.9 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Morigaon District is 64.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Morigaon District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.17%, while in the rural regions of Morigaon District, it is around 66.6%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Morigaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.03 | 71.9 | 64.04 |
| Urban Area | 84.17 | 88.07 | 80.09 |
| Rural Area | 66.6 | 70.46 | 62.63 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Morigaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 57.76 | 59.77 | 55.67 |
| Hindu | 78.37 | 84.27 | 72.37 |
| Religion not stated | 74.77 | 82.17 | 66.3 |
| Christian | 71.05 | 76.79 | 65.46 |
Morigaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Morigaon District is 1.18 Lac (1,17,841) with 60.19 k (60,194) males and 57.65 k (57,647) females, which is 12.31% of Morigaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Morigaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Morigaon District is 1.37 Lac (1,36,777) with 68.38 k (68,382) males and 68.40 k (68,395) females, which is 14.29% of Morigaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Morigaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 968 |
| Urban Area | 954 |
| Rural Area | 969 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Morigaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 958 |
| Hindu | 979 |
| Religion not stated | 843 |
| Christian | 1015 |
Morigaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Morigaon District is 1,551 Square KM, with a population density of 617 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Morigaon District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Morigaon District are 632.The Total Number of households in Morigaon District are 1.85 Lac(1,84,602).
Morigaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Morigaon District, there are about 3.51 Lac (3,51,148) workers, making up nearly 36.68% of the Morigaon District total population. Out of these, around 2.58 Lac (2,57,984) are male workers, and about 93.16 k (93,164) are female workers.
Morigaon - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Morigaon district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 65,638, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,57,423 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 50.9% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 31.21%.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.
Morigaon District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 65,638 to 9,57,423.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 50.9%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 65.64 k | --- | --- | 33.42 k | 32.21 k |
| 1911 | 76.03 k | 10.40 k | 15.8383863 | 38.80 k | 37.23 k |
| 1921 | 1.00 Lac | 24.29 k | 31.93965857 | 52.61 k | 47.71 k |
| 1931 | 1.42 Lac | 41.48 k | 41.3500932 | 75.26 k | 66.54 k |
| 1941 | 1.64 Lac | 21.80 k | 15.37436266 | 87.74 k | 75.86 k |
| 1951 | 2.24 Lac | 59.96 k | 36.64930747 | 1.19 Lac | 1.05 Lac |
| 1961 | 3.08 Lac | 84.70 k | 37.88630396 | 1.63 Lac | 1.45 Lac |
| 1971 | 4.24 Lac | 1.16 Lac | 37.51411146 | 2.21 Lac | 2.03 Lac |
| 1981 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | 6.40 Lac | 2.16 Lac | 50.9 | 3.30 Lac | 3.10 Lac |
| 2001 | 7.76 Lac | 1.37 Lac | 21.35029593 | 3.99 Lac | 3.77 Lac |
| 2011 | 9.57 Lac | 1.81 Lac | 23.33856357 | 4.87 Lac | 4.71 Lac |
Morigaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.04 Lac (11,03,831) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 11.14 Lac (11,14,035) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.24 Lac (11,23,537) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 11.33 Lac (11,32,553) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 11.42 Lac (11,41,568) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 11.51 Lac (11,50,583) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 11.60 Lac (11,59,599) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 11.68 Lac (11,67,639) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 11.75 Lac (11,74,949) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 11.82 Lac (11,82,289) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 11.90 Lac (11,89,599) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 11.97 Lac (11,96,939) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 12.04 Lac (12,04,249) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Morigaon District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.04 Lac (12,04,249), with a male population of 6.06 Lac (6,06,336) and a female population of 5.98 Lac (5,98,007). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Morigaon District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.