Nazira Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nazira Tehsil has a population of 1.98 Lac (1,97,618) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,463) males and 96.16 k (96,155) females.The sex ratio in Nazira is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nazira Tehsil is 23.19 k (23,193) which is 11.74% of Nazira Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nazira Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nazira Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nazira Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.28 Lac (2,27,838), indicating a 15.29% increased from Nazira's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.

Nazira Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nazira Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.30 Lac (2,29,944), projecting a 16.36% increased from Nazira's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.

Nazira Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nazira Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,478), accounting for 85.25% of the Nazira Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.59 k (86,594), and the Hindu female population is around 81.88 k (81,884).

Nazira Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nazira Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.75 k (23,752), accounting for 12.02% of the Nazira Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.11 k (12,106), and the Muslim female population is around 11.65 k (11,646).

Nazira Religion Wise Population

Nazira Urban Population

The Urban population of Nazira Tehsil is 21.59 k (21,590), with 11.32 k (11,323) being males and 10.27 k (10,267) being females, making up 10.93% of the Nazira total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Nazira Rural Population

The Rural population of Nazira Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,76,028), with 90.14 k (90,140) being males and 85.89 k (85,888) being females, making up 89.07% of the Nazira total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Nazira Literacy Rate

Nazira Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.64% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nazira Tehsil is 85.73 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nazira Tehsil is 75.27 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nazira Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.01%, while in the rural regions of Nazira Tehsil, it is around 79.22%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nazira

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.64	85.73	75.27
Urban Area	92.01	94.48	89.26
Rural Area	79.22	84.6	73.56

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nazira

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.87	85.17	74.24
Muslim	87.96	91.31	84.5
Christian	67.69	74.99	60.12
Other religions and persuasions	97.97	97.97	97.97

Nazira Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nazira Tehsil is 4.25 k (4,253) with 2.17 k (2,171) males and 2.08 k (2,082) females, which is 2.15% of Nazira Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Nazira Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nazira Tehsil is 3.38 k (3,383) with 1.75 k (1,747) males and 1.64 k (1,636) females, which is 1.71% of Nazira Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nazira

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	948
Urban Area	907
Rural Area	953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nazira

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	946
Muslim	963
Christian	961
Other religions and persuasions	1063

Nazira Area & Households

The Total Area of Nazira Tehsil is 389.99 Square KM, with a population density of 507 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nazira Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nazira Tehsil are 124.The Total Number of households in Nazira Tehsil are 43.95 k(43,945).

Nazira Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nazira Tehsil, there are about 82.74 k (82,738) workers, making up nearly 41.87% of the Nazira Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 56.68 k (56,681) are male workers, and about 26.06 k (26,057) are female workers.

Nazira - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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