Hojai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hojai Tehsil has a population of 2.29 Lac (2,28,530) with 1.17 Lac (1,16,852) males and 1.12 Lac (1,11,678) females.The sex ratio in Hojai is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hojai Tehsil is 34.24 k (34,242) which is 14.98% of Hojai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hojai Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.

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

Hojai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hojai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.63 Lac (2,63,477), indicating a 15.29% increased from Hojai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Hojai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hojai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.66 Lac (2,65,912), projecting a 16.36% increased from Hojai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.31 Lac.

Hojai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hojai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,377), accounting for 59.24% of the Hojai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.53 k (69,525), and the Hindu female population is around 65.85 k (65,852).

Hojai Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hojai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 92.59 k (92,590), accounting for 40.52% of the Hojai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 47.03 k (47,033), and the Muslim female population is around 45.56 k (45,557).

Hojai Religion Wise Population

Hojai Urban Population

The Urban population of Hojai Tehsil is 61.05 k (61,045), with 31.28 k (31,277) being males and 29.77 k (29,768) being females, making up 26.71% of the Hojai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 952 females for every 1000 males.

Hojai Rural Population

The Rural population of Hojai Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,67,485), with 85.58 k (85,575) being males and 81.91 k (81,910) being females, making up 73.29% of the Hojai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Hojai Literacy Rate

Hojai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.93% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hojai Tehsil is 84.28 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hojai Tehsil is 73.31 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hojai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.14%, while in the rural regions of Hojai Tehsil, it is around 76.17%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hojai

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.93	84.28	73.31
Urban Area	86.14	90.11	81.96
Rural Area	76.17	82.05	70

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hojai

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	84.08	89.73	78.09
Muslim	70.7	75.46	65.77
Christian	76.88	77.78	75.95
Religion not stated	87.59	94.59	79.37

Hojai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hojai Tehsil is 39.06 k (39,055) with 20.23 k (20,234) males and 18.82 k (18,821) females, which is 17.09% of Hojai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Hojai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hojai Tehsil is 5.15 k (5,147) with 2.57 k (2,572) males and 2.58 k (2,575) females, which is 2.25% of Hojai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hojai

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	956
Urban Area	952
Rural Area	958

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hojai

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	948
Muslim	969
Christian	1021
Religion not stated	897

Hojai Area & Households

The Total Area of Hojai Tehsil is 258.21 Square KM, with a population density of 885 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hojai Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Hojai Tehsil are 102.The Total Number of households in Hojai Tehsil are 42.78 k(42,784).

Hojai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hojai Tehsil, there are about 80.73 k (80,734) workers, making up nearly 35.33% of the Hojai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.57 k (63,572) are male workers, and about 17.16 k (17,162) are female workers.

Hojai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Hojai Census Frequently Asked Questions