Barbhag Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barbhag Tehsil has a population of 67.54 k (67,544) with 34.60 k (34,595) males and 32.95 k (32,949) females.The sex ratio in Barbhag is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barbhag Tehsil is 6.59 k (6,594) which is 9.76% of Barbhag Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barbhag Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

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

67.54 k

Toatl Population

34.60 k

Male Population

32.95 k

Female Population

Barbhag Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Barbhag Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 78.59 k (78,593), indicating a 16.36% increased from Barbhag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 40.07 k, and the estimated female population is 38.53 k.

Barbhag Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Barbhag Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 79.26 k (79,263), projecting a 17.35% increased from Barbhag's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 40.40 k, and the estimated female population is 38.87 k.

Barbhag Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barbhag Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 54.20 k (54,203), accounting for 80.25% of the Barbhag Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 27.65 k (27,649), and the Hindu female population is around 26.55 k (26,554).

Barbhag Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barbhag Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.21 k (13,211), accounting for 19.56% of the Barbhag Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.88 k (6,876), and the Muslim female population is around 6.34 k (6,335).

Barbhag Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu54,20380.25%
Muslim13,21119.56%
Religion not stated1110.16%
Christian130.02%
Sikh30%
Jain20%
Other religions and persuasions10%
Buddhist00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Barbhag Urban Population

The Urban population of Barbhag Tehsil is 4.00 k (4,004), with 1.99 k (1,985) being males and 2.02 k (2,019) being females, making up 5.93% of the Barbhag total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Barbhag Rural Population

The Rural population of Barbhag Tehsil is 63.54 k (63,540), with 32.61 k (32,610) being males and 30.93 k (30,930) being females, making up 94.07% of the Barbhag total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Barbhag Literacy Rate

Barbhag Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barbhag Tehsil is 93.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barbhag Tehsil is 82.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Barbhag Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.15%, while in the rural regions of Barbhag Tehsil, it is around 87.9%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barbhag

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.91 93.23 82.33
Urban Area 88.15 94.2 82.15
Rural Area 87.9 93.17 82.34

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barbhag

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 89.3 94.49 83.88
Muslim 81.96 87.88 75.56
Religion not stated 85.56 91.49 79.07
Christian 90.91 100 80

Barbhag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barbhag Tehsil is 4.96 k (4,959) with 2.55 k (2,554) males and 2.41 k (2,405) females, which is 7.34% of Barbhag Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Barbhag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barbhag Tehsil is 230 (230) with 127 (127) males and 103 (103) females, which is 0.34% of Barbhag Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 812 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barbhag

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 953
Urban Area 1018
Rural Area 949

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barbhag

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 961
Muslim 922
Religion not stated 882
Christian 1167

Barbhag Area & Households

The Total Area of Barbhag Tehsil is 98.03 Square KM, with a population density of 689 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barbhag Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barbhag Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Barbhag Tehsil are 13.49 k(13,494).

Barbhag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barbhag Tehsil, there are about 20.88 k (20,877) workers, making up nearly 30.91% of the Barbhag Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.06 k (18,061) are male workers, and about 2.82 k (2,816) are female workers.

Barbhag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 78.59 k (78,593) 16.36%
2026 79.26 k (79,263) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 79.90 k (79,899) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 80.54 k (80,535) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 81.17 k (81,171) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 81.81 k (81,807) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 82.38 k (82,375) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 82.89 k (82,890) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 83.41 k (83,408) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 83.92 k (83,924) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 84.44 k (84,442) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 84.96 k (84,957) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Barbhag Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 84.96 k (84,957), with a male population of 43.10 k (43,104) and a female population of 41.86 k (41,855). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Barbhag Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.86%.

Barbhag Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Barbhag is 67.54 k (67,544).

The estimated population of Barbhag in 2025 is approximately 78.59 k (78,593).

Hindu constitute 80.25% of Barbhag population, amounting to approximately 54.20 k (54,203) people.

Muslim constitute 19.56% of Barbhag population, totaling around 13.21 k (13,211) people.

Hindu: 80.25%, Muslim: 19.56%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Christian: 0.02%, Sikh: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Barbhag is 4.96 k (7.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 230 (0.34%).

In Barbhag, 4.00 k (5.93%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 63.54 k (94.07%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barbhag is 87.91%, with male literacy at 93.23% and female literacy at 82.33%.

The sex ratio in Barbhag is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Barbhag population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.86% up to 2036.