Nagaon Population in 2025
In 2025, Nagaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.73 Lac (4,73,390), indicating a 16.36% increased from Nagaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.
Nagaon Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Nagaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.77 Lac (4,77,428), projecting a 17.35% increased from Nagaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.36 Lac.
Nagaon Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nagaon Tehsil has a population of 4.07 Lac (4,06,840) with 2.07 Lac (2,06,894) males and 2.00 Lac (1,99,946) females.The sex ratio in Nagaon is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nagaon Tehsil is 50.10 k (50,101) which is 12.31% of Nagaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nagaon Tehsil is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nagaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagaon District in the state of ASSAM in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nagaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nagaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.40 Lac (2,39,971), accounting for 58.98% of the Nagaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.22 Lac (1,22,217), and the Hindu female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,17,754).
Nagaon Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nagaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,832), accounting for 40.02% of the Nagaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 82.63 k (82,634), and the Muslim female population is around 80.20 k (80,198).
Nagaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,39,971 | 58.98% |
| Muslim | 1,62,832 | 40.02% |
| Sikh | 1,533 | 0.38% |
| Christian | 1,265 | 0.31% |
| Jain | 709 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 493 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 19 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNagaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Nagaon Tehsil is 1.48 Lac (1,48,496), with 75.43 k (75,425) being males and 73.07 k (73,071) being females, making up 36.5% of the Nagaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Nagaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Nagaon Tehsil is 2.58 Lac (2,58,344), with 1.31 Lac (1,31,469) being males and 1.27 Lac (1,26,875) being females, making up 63.5% of the Nagaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Nagaon Literacy Rate
Nagaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nagaon Tehsil is 86.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nagaon Tehsil is 80.27 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nagaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.34%, while in the rural regions of Nagaon Tehsil, it is around 81.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nagaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.43 | 86.48 | 80.27 |
| Urban Area | 87.34 | 90.24 | 84.35 |
| Rural Area | 81.09 | 84.24 | 77.84 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nagaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 91.08 | 93.97 | 88.1 |
| Muslim | 70.88 | 74.21 | 67.45 |
| Sikh | 95.67 | 96.37 | 94.95 |
| Christian | 87.42 | 89.69 | 85.24 |
Nagaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nagaon Tehsil is 34.46 k (34,460) with 17.41 k (17,411) males and 17.05 k (17,049) females, which is 8.47% of Nagaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Nagaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nagaon Tehsil is 14.62 k (14,617) with 7.45 k (7,452) males and 7.17 k (7,165) females, which is 3.59% of Nagaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nagaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 967 |
| Urban Area | 969 |
| Rural Area | 966 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nagaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 964 |
| Muslim | 971 |
| Sikh | 968 |
| Christian | 1028 |
Nagaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Nagaon Tehsil is 362.49 Square KM, with a population density of 1,122 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nagaon Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Nagaon Tehsil are 160.The Total Number of households in Nagaon Tehsil are 86.87 k(86,872).
Nagaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nagaon Tehsil, there are about 1.48 Lac (1,47,651) workers, making up nearly 36.29% of the Nagaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.16 Lac (1,16,084) are male workers, and about 31.57 k (31,567) are female workers.
Nagaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.73 Lac (4,73,390) | 16.36% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.77 Lac (4,77,428) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,259) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.85 Lac (4,85,089) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.89 Lac (4,88,920) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.93 Lac (4,92,751) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.96 Lac (4,96,168) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.99 Lac (4,99,274) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,393) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.05 Lac (5,05,499) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.09 Lac (5,08,618) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.12 Lac (5,11,725) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nagaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.12 Lac (5,11,725), with a male population of 2.58 Lac (2,57,777) and a female population of 2.54 Lac (2,53,986). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Nagaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.86%.