Villages In Biswanath Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Biswanath Population

As per the 2011 Census, Biswanath Tehsil has a population of 3.47 Lac (3,46,624) with 1.76 Lac (1,76,434) males and 1.70 Lac (1,70,190) females.The sex ratio in Biswanath is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Biswanath Tehsil is 52.03 k (52,030) which is 15.01% of Biswanath Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Biswanath Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.47 Lac

Toatl Population

1.76 Lac

Male Population

1.70 Lac

Female Population

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  1. Biswanath Population Census 2011
  2. Biswanath Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Biswanath Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Biswanath Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.00 Lac (3,99,630), indicating a 15.29% increased from Biswanath's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.97 Lac.

Biswanath Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Biswanath Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.03 Lac (4,03,324), projecting a 16.36% increased from Biswanath's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.99 Lac.

Biswanath Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Biswanath Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.78 Lac (2,78,471), accounting for 80.34% of the Biswanath Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.42 Lac (1,41,614), and the Hindu female population is around 1.37 Lac (1,36,857).

Biswanath Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Biswanath Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 48.03 k (48,034), accounting for 13.86% of the Biswanath Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.72 k (24,721), and the Muslim female population is around 23.31 k (23,313).

Biswanath Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,78,47180.34%
Muslim48,03413.86%
Christian17,5165.05%
Buddhist1,6270.47%
Religion not stated5660.16%
Sikh1950.06%
Jain1220.04%
Other religions and persuasions930.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Biswanath Urban Population

The Urban population of Biswanath Tehsil is 19.15 k (19,145), with 9.77 k (9,771) being males and 9.37 k (9,374) being females, making up 5.52% of the Biswanath total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Biswanath Rural Population

The Rural population of Biswanath Tehsil is 3.27 Lac (3,27,479), with 1.67 Lac (1,66,663) being males and 1.61 Lac (1,60,816) being females, making up 94.48% of the Biswanath total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Biswanath Literacy Rate

Biswanath Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Biswanath Tehsil is 67.53 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Biswanath Tehsil is 53.23 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Biswanath Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.88%, while in the rural regions of Biswanath Tehsil, it is around 58.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Biswanath

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.51 67.53 53.23
Urban Area 90.88 93.03 88.66
Rural Area 58.62 65.94 51.02

Literacy Rate by Religion in Biswanath

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 61.01 67.98 53.79
Muslim 59.4 66.37 52.03
Christian 53.36 61.16 45.68
Buddhist 74.3 81.53 67.21

Biswanath Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Biswanath Tehsil is 24.49 k (24,486) with 12.48 k (12,478) males and 12.01 k (12,008) females, which is 7.06% of Biswanath Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Biswanath Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Biswanath Tehsil is 17.42 k (17,420) with 8.98 k (8,981) males and 8.44 k (8,439) females, which is 5.03% of Biswanath Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Biswanath

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 965
Urban Area 960
Rural Area 965

Sex Ratio by Religion in Biswanath

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 967
Muslim 944
Christian 1000
Buddhist 1017

Biswanath Area & Households

The Total Area of Biswanath Tehsil is 1,043.78 Square KM, with a population density of 332 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Biswanath Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Biswanath Tehsil are 378.The Total Number of households in Biswanath Tehsil are 71.00 k(70,998).

Biswanath Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Biswanath Tehsil, there are about 1.38 Lac (1,38,099) workers, making up nearly 39.84% of the Biswanath Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 94.65 k (94,653) are male workers, and about 43.45 k (43,446) are female workers.

Biswanath - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.00 Lac (3,99,630) 15.29% ↑
2025 4.03 Lac (4,03,324) 16.36% 1.07 % ↑
2026 4.07 Lac (4,06,764) 17.35% 0.99 % ↑
2027 4.10 Lac (4,10,028) 18.29% 0.94 % ↑
2028 4.13 Lac (4,13,292) 19.23% 0.94 % ↑
2029 4.17 Lac (4,16,556) 20.17% 0.94 % ↑
2030 4.20 Lac (4,19,820) 21.12% 0.95 % ↑
2031 4.23 Lac (4,22,731) 21.96% 0.84 % ↑
2032 4.25 Lac (4,25,377) 22.72% 0.76 % ↑
2033 4.28 Lac (4,28,035) 23.49% 0.77 % ↑
2034 4.31 Lac (4,30,681) 24.25% 0.76 % ↑
2035 4.33 Lac (4,33,338) 25.02% 0.77 % ↑
2036 4.36 Lac (4,35,985) 25.78% 0.76 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Biswanath Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.36 Lac (4,35,985), with a male population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,826) and a female population of 2.16 Lac (2,16,187). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Biswanath Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.

Biswanath Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Biswanath is 3.47 Lac (3,46,624).

The estimated population of Biswanath in 2024 is approximately 4.00 Lac (3,99,630).

Hindu constitute 80.34% of Biswanath population, amounting to approximately 2.78 Lac (2,78,471) people.

Muslim constitute 13.86% of Biswanath population, totaling around 48.03 k (48,034) people.

Hindu: 80.34%, Muslim: 13.86%, Christian: 5.05%, Buddhist: 0.47%, Religion not stated: 0.16%, Sikh: 0.06%, Jain: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Biswanath is 24.49 k (7.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 17.42 k (5.03%).

In Biswanath, 19.15 k (5.52%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.27 Lac (94.48%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Biswanath is 60.51%, with male literacy at 67.53% and female literacy at 53.23%.

The sex ratio in Biswanath is 965 females for every 1000 males.

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