Cachar District - Population 2011-2025
Quick Overview of Cachar District Census 2021 & 2025
- State: Assam
- Division: Barak Valley
- District HQ: Silchar
- Area: 3,786 km²
- Population (2011): 1,736,617
- Population (2025 Est.): 2,003,361 – 2,130,000
- Density (2011): 459/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 959 f/1000 m
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs): 954
- Literacy Rate (2011): 79.34% (M: 84.78%, F: 73.68%)
- Urban Population: 315,464 (18.17%)
- Rural Population: 1,421,153 (81.83%)
- Main Official Language: Bengali (Sylheti is predominant spoken dialect)
Population Projections (2011–2025)
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,736,617 |
| 2021 | 2,030,000 |
| 2025 | 2,003,361 – 2,130,000 |
Historic Population Growth (Decadal)
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 301,884 | — |
| 2001 | 1,444,921 | 18.9 |
| 2011 | 1,736,617 | 20.2 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Population | 2011 % | 2025 Estimated | 2025 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,038,985 | 59.83% | 1,198,573 | 59.83% |
| Muslim | 654,816 | 37.71% | 755,396 | 37.71% |
| Christian | 37,635 | 2.17% | 43,416 | 2.17% |
| Sikh | 280 | 0.02% | 323 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 341 | 0.02% | 393 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 1,673 | 0.10% | 1,930 | 0.10% |
| Others | 98 | 0.01% | 113 | 0.01% |
| Not Stated | 2,789 | 0.16% | 3,217 | 0.16% |
Language Distribution (2011)
- Bengali (including Sylheti dialect): 75.1%
- Hindi: 8.49%
- Meitei: 6.06%
- Bhojpuri: 3.32%
- Bishnupriya Manipuri: 1.32%
- Dimasa: 1.19%
- Others: 4.49%
City/Town List & Stats
| City/Town | Status | Population (2011) | Estimated (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silchar (Municipal Board) | HQ / Urban Agglomeration | 172,830 | 199,377 |
- Urban Agglomeration: Silchar UA (2011: 229,136)
- Other towns: Sonai, Udharbond, Lakhipur, Katigorah, Dholai, Barkhola (subdivisions / circles cover these regions; full village/town listings in census handbook)
Sub-Districts / Circles / Taluks (2011)
| Circle (Taluk) | Major Area/City |
|---|---|
| Silchar | Silchar, Sonai |
| Lakhipur | Lakhipur, Dholai |
| Udharbond | Udharbond |
| Barkhola | Barkhola |
| Katigorah | Katigorah |
- District is officially divided into five circles/taluks (administrative blocks) matching assembly divisions.
Population by SC/ST (2011)
| Caste/Tribe | Total | Male | Female | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 264,897 | 136,051 | 128,846 | 15.3% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 17,569 | 8,736 | 8,833 | 1.0% |
Literacy Rates by Gender & Area (2011)
| Total (%) | Male (%) | Female (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Avg | 79.34 | 84.78 | 73.68 |
| Urban | 88.99 | 91.95 | 85.99 |
| Rural | 77.08 | 83.12 | 70.75 |
Sex Ratio Stats (2011)
| Location | Ratio (Females/1000 Males) | Child Ratio (0-6) |
|---|---|---|
| District Avg | 959 | 954 |
| Urban | 982 | 952 |
| Rural | 955 | 954 |
Households & Houseless Stats (2011)
- Total families (2011): 379,955
- Houseless: 151 families, 577 people (<0.04% of pop)
Workforce & Economic Activity (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 471,259 | 395,681 | 75,578 |
| Cultivators | 104,295 | 95,599 | 8,696 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 37,204 | 31,159 | 6,045 |
| Household Industries | 11,226 | 6,707 | 4,519 |
| Other Workers | 318,534 | 262,216 | 56,318 |
| Marginal Workers | 136,803 | 74,071 | 62,732 |
| Non Working | 1,128,555 | 416,532 | 712,023 |
Child Population Data (2011)
| 2011 | 2001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Child (0-6 Age) | 256,774 | 229,181 |
| Boys (0-6) | 131,417 | — |
| Girls (0-6) | 125,357 | — |
| % of Pop | 14.79% | 15.86% |
Urban/Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population % | 81.83 | 18.17 |
| Total Pop | 1,421,153 | 315,464 |
| Male Pop | 727,083 | 159,201 |
| Female Pop | 694,070 | 156,263 |
| Sex Ratio | 955 | 982 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 954 | 952 |
| Child Pop (0-6) | 222,673 | 34,101 |
| Literates | 923,736 | 250,392 |
| Avg Literacy % | 77.08 | 88.99 |
| Male Literacy | 83.12 | 91.95 |
| Female Literacy | 70.75 | 85.99 |
Nearby Districts & Population (2011)
| District | Population (2011) |
|---|---|
| Karimganj | 1,228,686 |
| Dima Hasao | 214,102 |
| Karbi Anglong | 956,313 |
| Hailakandi | 659,296 |
| Golaghat | 1,066,888 |
| Bongaigaon | 738,804 |
| Jorhat | 1,092,256 |
| Chirang | 482,162 |
| Kamrup | 1,517,542 |
| Sivasagar | 1,151,050 |
Socio-Economic & Cultural Facts
- Silchar is one of Assam’s major business and education centers.
- Main crops: rice and tea (wet climate aids agriculture).
- Special monuments: Sun Gate, Lion Gate, Khaspur ruins, temples, Baro Dwari, Kali Mandir, historic Barak river sites.
- Major educational institutions: Assam University, NIT Silchar, Silchar Medical College.
- Wildlife: Barail Wildlife Sanctuary (rare primate, bird species).
- Silchar has airport (Kumbhirgram), railway, and bus connections to rest of Assam and NE India.
- Cachar receives state/federal aid as a “backward district” for development grants.