Barpeta District - Population 2011-2025
Barpeta District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Barpeta District Census 2021
- State: Assam
- Headquarters: Barpeta
- Area: 2,282 km² (some sources: 3,245 km², post-division adjustments possible)
- Subdivision (Region): Lower Assam Division
- Population (2011 Census): 1,693,622
- Population (2025 Est.): 1,953,762 – 2,100,000
- Density (2011): 742 per km²
- Sex Ratio: 953 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6Y): 961
- Literacy Rate (2011): 63.81% (M: 69.29%, F: 58.06%)
- Urban Population: 147,353 (8.7%)
- Rural Population: 1,546,269 (91.3%)
- Language: Bengali (68.89%), Assamese (29.39%), Bodo (1.03%), Others
Population Projections and Trends
| Year |
Population |
Growth Rate (%) |
| 2001 | 1,394,755 | 19.62 |
| 2011 | 1,693,622 | 21.43 |
| 2021 (Est.) | 2,000,000 | — |
| 2025 (Est.) | 1,953,762 - 2,100,000 | — |
Religion-Wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population (2011) |
Percentage |
Estimated (2025) |
| Hindu | 492,966 | 29.11% | 568,686 |
| Muslim | 1,198,036 | 70.74% | 1,382,054 |
| Christian | 1,020 | 0.06% | 1,177 |
| Sikh | 112 | 0.01% | 129 |
| Buddhist | 49 | 0.00% | 57 |
| Jain | 399 | 0.02% | 460 |
| Others/Not Stated | 1,040 | 0.06% | 1,200 |
Language Distribution (2011)
- Bengali: 68.89%
- Assamese: 29.39%
- Bodo: 1.03%
- Others: 0.69%
Urban/Rural and Household Details (2011)
| Area |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Population (0-6) |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy % |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Urban |
147,353 |
75,215 |
72,138 |
959 |
14,533 |
965 |
86.28% |
90.44% |
81.94% |
| Rural |
1,546,269 |
791,789 |
754,480 |
953 |
273,296 |
961 |
61.47% |
67.09% |
55.56% |
Literacy & Sex Ratio (2011)
| Gender |
Literacy % |
| Total | 63.81 |
| Male | 69.29 |
| Female | 58.06 |
Child Population (0-6) (2011)
| Population |
Boys |
Girls |
% of Total |
Child Sex Ratio |
| 287,829 |
146,777 |
141,052 |
16.99% |
961 |
SC/ST, Other Social Groups (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Population |
| Scheduled Caste | 95,320 | 49,165 | 46,155 | 5.6% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 27,344 | 13,530 | 13,814 | 1.6% |
Workforce (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 439,453 | 389,372 | 50,081 |
| Cultivators | 184,770 | 176,260 | 8,510 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 56,932 | 48,689 | 8,243 |
| Household Industries | 16,499 | 10,548 | 5,951 |
| Other Workers | 181,252 | 153,875 | 27,377 |
| Marginal Workers | 122,371 | 55,925 | 66,446 |
| Non Working | 1,131,798 | 421,707 | 710,091 |
Historic Population Table (1901-2011)
| Year |
Population |
| 1901 | 100,258 |
| 1911 | 120,332 |
| 1921 | 161,292 |
| 1931 | 272,623 |
| 1941 | 392,750 |
| 1951 | 466,475 |
| 1961 | 607,434 |
| 1971 | 828,404 |
| 1991 | 1,163,166 |
| 2001 | 1,394,755 |
| 2011 | 1,693,622 |
Administrative Divisions & Sub-District/Taluk List
| Circle (Taluk/Sub-district) |
|---|
| Baghbor |
| Bahari |
| Barpeta |
| Chenga |
| Kalgachia |
| Barnagar (Pt) |
| Sarthebari |
- Some sources/older divisions include Mandia, Barpeta Road, Howly areas.
- Barpeta is divided among various legislative constituencies and has towns in all circles.
City List (Towns in Barpeta District)
| City / Town |
Status |
| Barpeta | Headquarters |
| Barpeta Road | Biggest commercial town |
| Howly | Major business/commercial area |
| Bahari | Important town/satra pilgrimage |
| Sarbhog | NH-31 town |
| Bhaktardoba | Significant bazaar/market |
| Sarthebari | Known for bell-metal works |
| Kalgachia | West Barpeta |
| Barbhitha | South-west border |
| Mandia | South Barpeta |
Socio-Economic & Other Facts
- Barpeta is a minority-concentrated district.
- Important industry: agriculture (rice, jute, pulses, oilseeds).
- Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF)—one of 250 most backward districts in India.
- Historical/cultural sites: Satra (Vaishnavism), fairs/festivals, bazaar towns.
- Language: Bengali is majority, Assamese minority, with unique local dialects.