Marigaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Marigaon Tehsil has a population of 2.00 Lac (2,00,441) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,095) males and 99.35 k (99,346) females.The sex ratio in Marigaon is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Marigaon Tehsil is 27.18 k (27,183) which is 13.56% of Marigaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Marigaon Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.

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

Marigaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Marigaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,31,093), indicating a 15.29% increased from Marigaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.15 Lac.

Marigaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Marigaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.33 Lac (2,33,229), projecting a 16.36% increased from Marigaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.

Marigaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Marigaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.57 Lac (1,56,884), accounting for 78.27% of the Marigaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.88 k (78,884), and the Hindu female population is around 78.00 k (78,000).

Marigaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Marigaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 43.01 k (43,008), accounting for 21.46% of the Marigaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 21.91 k (21,908), and the Muslim female population is around 21.10 k (21,100).

Marigaon Religion Wise Population

Marigaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Marigaon Tehsil is 29.16 k (29,164), with 14.79 k (14,793) being males and 14.37 k (14,371) being females, making up 14.55% of the Marigaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Marigaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Marigaon Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,71,277), with 86.30 k (86,302) being males and 84.98 k (84,975) being females, making up 85.45% of the Marigaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Marigaon Literacy Rate

Marigaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Marigaon Tehsil is 83.8 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Marigaon Tehsil is 73.24 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Marigaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.42%, while in the rural regions of Marigaon Tehsil, it is around 76.64%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Marigaon

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.55	83.8	73.24
Urban Area	89.42	92.95	85.82
Rural Area	76.64	82.18	71.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Marigaon

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.13	86.87	75.35
Muslim	68.47	71.97	64.84
Religion not stated	83.64	88.89	76.6
Christian	83.33	89.74	78.43

Marigaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Marigaon Tehsil is 35.62 k (35,622) with 18.00 k (17,998) males and 17.62 k (17,624) females, which is 17.77% of Marigaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Marigaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Marigaon Tehsil is 53.73 k (53,734) with 26.79 k (26,787) males and 26.95 k (26,947) females, which is 26.81% of Marigaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Marigaon

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	983
Urban Area	972
Rural Area	985

Sex Ratio by Religion in Marigaon

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	989
Muslim	964
Religion not stated	779
Christian	1391

Marigaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Marigaon Tehsil is 395.33 Square KM, with a population density of 507 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Marigaon Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Marigaon Tehsil are 167.The Total Number of households in Marigaon Tehsil are 41.18 k(41,179).

Marigaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Marigaon Tehsil, there are about 82.93 k (82,931) workers, making up nearly 41.37% of the Marigaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.33 k (56,326) are male workers, and about 26.61 k (26,605) are female workers.

Marigaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Marigaon Census Frequently Asked Questions