Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Sivasagar District

Sivasagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sivasagar District has a population of 11.51 Lac (11,51,050) with 5.89 Lac (5,89,216) males and 5.62 Lac (5,61,834) females.The sex ratio in Sivasagar is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sivasagar District is 1.39 Lac (1,39,380) which is 12.11% of Sivasagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sivasagar District is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sivasagar District is listed as part of ASSAM State in INDIA.

11.51 Lac

Toatl Population

5.89 Lac

Male Population

5.62 Lac

Female Population

Sivasagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sivasagar District current estimated population is projected to be 13.27 Lac (13,27,068), indicating a 15.29% increased from Sivasagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.51 Lac.

Sivasagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sivasagar District estimated population is projected to be 13.39 Lac (13,39,334), projecting a 16.36% increased from Sivasagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.57 Lac.

Sivasagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sivasagar District, with a total Hindu population of 10.07 Lac (10,07,277), accounting for 87.51% of the Sivasagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.16 Lac (5,16,041), and the Hindu female population is around 4.91 Lac (4,91,236).

Sivasagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sivasagar District, with a total Muslim population of 95.55 k (95,553), accounting for 8.3% of the Sivasagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 48.83 k (48,832), and the Muslim female population is around 46.72 k (46,721).

Sivasagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu10,07,27787.51%
Muslim95,5538.3%
Christian33,1472.88%
Other religions and persuasions8,5410.74%
Buddhist3,9530.34%
Religion not stated1,3910.12%
Sikh9020.08%
Jain2860.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sivasagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Sivasagar District is 1.10 Lac (1,10,096), with 57.93 k (57,930) being males and 52.17 k (52,166) being females, making up 9.56% of the Sivasagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 901 females for every 1000 males.

Sivasagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Sivasagar District is 10.41 Lac (10,40,954), with 5.31 Lac (5,31,286) being males and 5.10 Lac (5,09,668) being females, making up 90.44% of the Sivasagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Sivasagar Literacy Rate

Sivasagar District has a literacy rate of 80.41% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sivasagar District is 85.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sivasagar District is 74.71 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sivasagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.92%, while in the rural regions of Sivasagar District, it is around 79.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sivasagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.41 85.84 74.71
Urban Area 90.92 92.86 88.76
Rural Area 79.27 85.06 73.24

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sivasagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.01 85.54 74.18
Muslim 87.9 91.36 84.29
Christian 65.39 74.04 56.72
Other religions and persuasions 93.28 95.98 90.45

Sivasagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sivasagar District is 42.35 k (42,347) with 21.57 k (21,568) males and 20.78 k (20,779) females, which is 3.68% of Sivasagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Sivasagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sivasagar District is 49.04 k (49,039) with 24.99 k (24,989) males and 24.05 k (24,050) females, which is 4.26% of Sivasagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sivasagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 954
Urban Area 901
Rural Area 960

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sivasagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 952
Muslim 957
Christian 992
Other religions and persuasions 966

Sivasagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Sivasagar District is 2,668 Square KM, with a population density of 431 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sivasagar District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Sivasagar District are 875.The Total Number of households in Sivasagar District are 2.48 Lac(2,48,367).

Sivasagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sivasagar District, there are about 4.86 Lac (4,85,717) workers, making up nearly 42.2% of the Sivasagar District total population. Out of these, around 3.25 Lac (3,25,071) are male workers, and about 1.61 Lac (1,60,646) are female workers.

Sivasagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Sivasagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,11,764, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 11,51,050 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 38.76% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.68%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1981) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Sivasagar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,11,764 to 11,51,050.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 38.76%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.12 Lac --- --- 1.12 Lac 99.56 k
1911 2.40 Lac 28.39 k 13.40832247 1.27 Lac 1.13 Lac
1921 2.89 Lac 49.13 k 20.45861475 1.52 Lac 1.37 Lac
1931 3.31 Lac 41.76 k 14.43563747 1.75 Lac 1.56 Lac
1941 3.83 Lac 51.78 k 15.64074526 2.02 Lac 1.80 Lac
1951 4.44 Lac 61.18 k 15.98094198 2.37 Lac 2.07 Lac
1961 5.48 Lac 1.04 Lac 23.35640333 2.93 Lac 2.54 Lac
1971 6.54 Lac 1.07 Lac 19.46629275 3.47 Lac 3.08 Lac
1981 --- --- --- --- ---
1991 9.08 Lac 2.54 Lac 38.76 4.76 Lac 4.32 Lac
2001 10.52 Lac 1.44 Lac 15.83212461 5.45 Lac 5.06 Lac
2011 11.51 Lac 99.31 k 9.442863989 5.89 Lac 5.62 Lac

Historical Population of Sivasagar by Census Year 1901-2011

Sivasagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 13.27 Lac (13,27,068) 15.29%
2025 13.39 Lac (13,39,334) 16.36% 1.07 %
2026 13.51 Lac (13,50,759) 17.35% 0.99 %
2027 13.62 Lac (13,61,597) 18.29% 0.94 %
2028 13.72 Lac (13,72,436) 19.23% 0.94 %
2029 13.83 Lac (13,83,274) 20.17% 0.94 %
2030 13.94 Lac (13,94,113) 21.12% 0.95 %
2031 14.04 Lac (14,03,780) 21.96% 0.84 %
2032 14.13 Lac (14,12,568) 22.72% 0.76 %
2033 14.21 Lac (14,21,393) 23.49% 0.77 %
2034 14.30 Lac (14,30,181) 24.25% 0.76 %
2035 14.39 Lac (14,39,005) 25.02% 0.77 %
2036 14.48 Lac (14,47,793) 25.78% 0.76 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sivasagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.48 Lac (14,47,793), with a male population of 7.34 Lac (7,34,126) and a female population of 7.14 Lac (7,13,681). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Sivasagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Sivasagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sivasagar is 11.51 Lac (11,51,050).

The estimated population of Sivasagar in 2024 is approximately 13.27 Lac (13,27,068).

Hindu constitute 87.51% of Sivasagar population, amounting to approximately 10.07 Lac (10,07,277) people.

Muslim constitute 8.3% of Sivasagar population, totaling around 95.55 k (95,553) people.

Hindu: 87.51%, Muslim: 8.3%, Christian: 2.88%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.74%, Buddhist: 0.34%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Sikh: 0.08%, Jain: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sivasagar is 42.35 k (3.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 49.04 k (4.26%).

In Sivasagar, 1.10 Lac (9.56%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 10.41 Lac (90.44%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sivasagar is 80.41%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 74.71%.

The sex ratio in Sivasagar is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Sivasagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.87% up to 2036.