Lanka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Lanka Tehsil has a population of 3.99 Lac (3,98,921) with 2.04 Lac (2,04,073) males and 1.95 Lac (1,94,848) females.The sex ratio in Lanka is 955, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lanka Tehsil is 62.17 k (62,172) which is 15.59% of Lanka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lanka Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Lanka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagaon District in the state of ASSAM in India.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Lanka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Lanka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.60 Lac (4,59,924), indicating a 15.29% increased from Lanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.26 Lac.
Lanka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Lanka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.64 Lac (4,64,175), projecting a 16.36% increased from Lanka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.28 Lac.
Lanka Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Lanka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.51 Lac (2,50,816), accounting for 62.87% of the Lanka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.29 Lac (1,28,931), and the Hindu female population is around 1.22 Lac (1,21,885).
Lanka Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Lanka Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,609), accounting for 35.5% of the Lanka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 71.79 k (71,794), and the Muslim female population is around 69.82 k (69,815).
Lanka Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,50,816 | 62.87% |
| Muslim | 1,41,609 | 35.5% |
| Christian | 4,659 | 1.17% |
| Sikh | 733 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 633 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 310 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 148 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 13 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationLanka Urban Population
The Urban population of Lanka Tehsil is 90.81 k (90,810), with 46.26 k (46,256) being males and 44.55 k (44,554) being females, making up 22.76% of the Lanka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Lanka Rural Population
The Rural population of Lanka Tehsil is 3.08 Lac (3,08,111), with 1.58 Lac (1,57,817) being males and 1.50 Lac (1,50,294) being females, making up 77.24% of the Lanka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Lanka Literacy Rate
Lanka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lanka Tehsil is 80.22 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lanka Tehsil is 69.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Lanka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.47%, while in the rural regions of Lanka Tehsil, it is around 70.39%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lanka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.06 | 80.22 | 69.64 |
| Urban Area | 89.47 | 92.96 | 85.84 |
| Rural Area | 70.39 | 76.12 | 64.35 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Lanka
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.98 | 86.14 | 75.51 |
| Muslim | 64.2 | 69.24 | 59 |
| Christian | 50.21 | 54.37 | 45.78 |
| Sikh | 93.19 | 96.05 | 90.03 |
Lanka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lanka Tehsil is 63.26 k (63,258) with 32.88 k (32,879) males and 30.38 k (30,379) females, which is 15.86% of Lanka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Lanka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lanka Tehsil is 21.53 k (21,531) with 11.04 k (11,041) males and 10.49 k (10,490) females, which is 5.4% of Lanka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lanka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 955 |
| Urban Area | 964 |
| Rural Area | 953 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Lanka
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 946 |
| Muslim | 973 |
| Christian | 920 |
| Sikh | 919 |
Lanka Area & Households
The Total Area of Lanka Tehsil is 854.42 Square KM, with a population density of 467 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lanka Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Lanka Tehsil are 185.The Total Number of households in Lanka Tehsil are 78.54 k(78,537).
Lanka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Lanka Tehsil, there are about 1.42 Lac (1,42,489) workers, making up nearly 35.72% of the Lanka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.12 Lac (1,11,597) are male workers, and about 30.89 k (30,892) are female workers.
Lanka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.60 Lac (4,59,924) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,175) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.68 Lac (4,68,135) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.72 Lac (4,71,891) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.76 Lac (4,75,647) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.79 Lac (4,79,404) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.83 Lac (4,83,160) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.87 Lac (4,86,510) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.90 Lac (4,89,556) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.93 Lac (4,92,614) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.96 Lac (4,95,660) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.99 Lac (4,98,718) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.02 Lac (5,01,764) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Lanka Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.02 Lac (5,01,764), with a male population of 2.54 Lac (2,54,262) and a female population of 2.48 Lac (2,47,510). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Lanka Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.