Margherita Population

As per the 2011 Census, Margherita Tehsil has a population of 3.71 Lac (3,70,675) with 1.90 Lac (1,89,653) males and 1.81 Lac (1,81,022) females.The sex ratio in Margherita is 955, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Margherita Tehsil is 51.09 k (51,092) which is 13.78% of Margherita Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Margherita Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.

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

Margherita Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Margherita Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.27 Lac (4,27,359), indicating a 15.29% increased from Margherita's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.10 Lac.

Margherita Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Margherita Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.31 Lac (4,31,309), projecting a 16.36% increased from Margherita's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.12 Lac.

Margherita Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Margherita Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.10 Lac (3,09,774), accounting for 83.57% of the Margherita Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.59 Lac (1,58,507), and the Hindu female population is around 1.51 Lac (1,51,267).

Margherita Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Margherita Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 31.90 k (31,901), accounting for 8.61% of the Margherita Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 16.13 k (16,134), and the Christian female population is around 15.77 k (15,767).

Margherita Religion Wise Population

Margherita Urban Population

The Urban population of Margherita Tehsil is 83.43 k (83,425), with 42.77 k (42,773) being males and 40.65 k (40,652) being females, making up 22.51% of the Margherita total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Margherita Rural Population

The Rural population of Margherita Tehsil is 2.87 Lac (2,87,250), with 1.47 Lac (1,46,880) being males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,370) being females, making up 77.49% of the Margherita total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Margherita Literacy Rate

Margherita Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Margherita Tehsil is 79.22 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Margherita Tehsil is 64.91 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Margherita Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.9%, while in the rural regions of Margherita Tehsil, it is around 67.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Margherita

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72.24	79.22	64.91
Urban Area	86.9	91.28	82.28
Rural Area	67.69	75.46	59.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Margherita

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	72.86	79.68	65.69
Christian	59.81	68.74	50.7
Muslim	78.3	83.92	72.08
Buddhist	78.51	86.05	70.7

Margherita Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Margherita Tehsil is 9.52 k (9,517) with 4.89 k (4,894) males and 4.62 k (4,623) females, which is 2.57% of Margherita Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Margherita Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Margherita Tehsil is 23.34 k (23,340) with 11.87 k (11,870) males and 11.47 k (11,470) females, which is 6.3% of Margherita Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Margherita

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	955
Urban Area	951
Rural Area	956

Sex Ratio by Religion in Margherita

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	955
Christian	978
Muslim	913
Buddhist	953

Margherita Area & Households

The Total Area of Margherita Tehsil is 1,179.28 Square KM, with a population density of 314 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Margherita Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Margherita Tehsil are 314.The Total Number of households in Margherita Tehsil are 76.63 k(76,627).

Margherita Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Margherita Tehsil, there are about 1.54 Lac (1,53,535) workers, making up nearly 41.42% of the Margherita Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.04 Lac (1,03,751) are male workers, and about 49.78 k (49,784) are female workers.

Margherita - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Margherita Census Frequently Asked Questions