Dhubri District - Population 2011-2025
Dhubri District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Dhubri District Census 2021 & 2025
- State: Assam
- District HQ: Dhubri
- Area: 2,176 km²
- Population (2011): 1,949,258
- Population (2025 Est.): 2,248,664 – 2,480,000
- Density (2011): 896/km²
- Sex Ratio: 953 f/1000 m
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs): 968
- Literacy Rate (2011): 58.34% (M: 63.10%, F: 53.33%)
- Urban Population: 203,701 (10.45%)
- Rural Population: 1,745,557 (89.55%)
Population Projections (2011–2025)
| Year | Population |
|---|
| 2011 | 1,949,258 |
| 2021 | 2,350,000 |
| 2025 | 2,248,664 – 2,480,000 |
Historic Population Growth
| Year |
Population |
Growth Rate (%) |
| 1901 | 191,356 | — |
| 2001 | 1,566,396 | 22.97 |
| 2011 | 1,949,258 | 24.44 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
2011 % |
2025 Estimated Population |
2025 % |
| Hindu | 388,380 | 19.92 | 448,035 | 19.92 |
| Muslim | 1,553,023 | 79.67 | 1,791,567 | 79.67 |
| Christian | 4,107 | 0.21 | 4,738 | 0.21 |
| Sikh | 254 | 0.01 | 293 | 0.01 |
| Buddhist | 101 | 0.01 | 117 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 1,846 | 0.09 | 2,130 | 0.09 |
| Others | 45 | 0.00 | 52 | 0.00 |
| Not Stated | 1,502 | 0.08 | 1,733 | 0.08 |
City List & Urban Data (2011)
- No Urban Agglomeration in district
- Cities/Towns: Dhubri, Gauripur, Bilasipara, Golakganj, Tamarhat, Sapatgram, Chapar, Hatsingimari, Mankachar, Agomani
| City/Town |
Urban Population |
Sex Ratio (Urban) |
Literacy % (Urban) |
| Dhubri | — | 960 | 82.28 |
| Others | — | — | — |
Sub-Districts / Taluk / Revenue Circles (2011)
- Subdivisions: Dhubri (Sadar), Bilasipara
- Revenue Circles: 8
- Tahsils: 7
- Police Stations: 8
Population by SC/ST (2011)
| Caste/Tribe |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Pop |
| Scheduled Caste | 70,395 | 36,359 | 34,036 | 3.6 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 6,332 | 3,198 | 3,134 | 0.3 |
Literacy Rates by Gender (2011)
| Location |
Total (%) |
Male (%) |
Female (%) |
| Dhubri District | 58.34 | 63.10 | 53.33 |
| Urban | 82.28 | 87.07 | 77.30 |
| Rural | 55.25 | 60.02 | 50.21 |
Sex Ratio Stats (2011)
| Location | Ratio (Females/1000 Males) |
|---|
| Dhubri District | 953 |
| Urban | 960 |
| Rural | 953 |
| Child (0-6 yrs) | 968 |
| Child Urban | 935 |
| Child Rural | 971 |
Households and Houseless (2011)
- Total households: 414,674
- Families living without roof: 207 (total houseless 815)
Workforce & Economic Activity (2011)
- Main Workers: 504,998 (75.4% of workforce)
- Marginal Workers: 164,821 (24.6% of workforce)
- Cultivators: 179,873
- Agricultural Labourers: 107,424
- Household Industries: 16,019
- Other Workers: 201,682
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 504,998 | 447,077 | 57,921 |
| Cultivators | 179,873 | 171,480 | 8,393 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 107,424 | 92,031 | 15,393 |
| Household Industries | 16,019 | 10,882 | 5,137 |
| Other Workers | 201,682 | 172,684 | 28,998 |
| Marginal Workers | 164,821 | 77,821 | 87,000 |
| Non Working | 1,279,439 | 472,950 | 806,489 |
Child Population Data (2011)
|
2011 |
2001 |
| Total Child (0-6 Age) | 368,262 | 326,739 |
| Boys (0-6) | 187,092 | — |
| Girls (0-6) | 181,170 | — |
| % of Pop | 18.89% | 20.86% |
Urban/Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population % | 89.55 | 10.45 |
| Total Pop | 1,745,557 | 203,701 |
| Male Pop | 893,914 | 103,934 |
| Female Pop | 851,643 | 99,767 |
| Sex Ratio | 953 | 960 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 971 | 935 |
| Child Pop (0-6) | 345,279 | 22,983 |
| Literates | 773,646 | 148,695 |
| Literate M | 431,395 | 80,156 |
| Literate F | 342,251 | 68,539 |
| Avg Literacy % | 55.25 | 82.28 |
| Male Literacy | 60.02 | 87.07 |
| Female Literacy | 50.21 | 77.30 |
Languages (2011)
- Assamese: 38.0% (but many Bengali Muslims counted as Assamese)
- Bengali: 50.0%
- Rajbongshi: 5.65%
- Hindi: 2.15%
- Bhatia: 1.21%
- Bodo & Others: 2.01%
Dhubri District Sub-Districts (CD Block / Taluk List)
| Subdivision (CD Block/Taluk) |
Area (km²) |
Population (2011) |
| Agamoni | 214 | 172,146 |
| Bagribari | 207 | 152,733 |
| Bilasipara | 267 | 257,905 |
| Chapar | 190 | 139,122 |
| Dhubri | 347 | 425,809 |
| Golokganj | 210 | 192,587 |
| Gossaigaon | 75 | 53,842 |
| Mankachar | 242 | 305,606 |
| South Salmara | 424 | 249,508 |
- Largest Sub-district by Area: South Salmara
- Largest by Population: Dhubri (Pt)
- Smallest by Area/Population: Gossaigaon (Pt)
Dhubri District: Complete City/Town List
| City / Town |
Status |
Population (2011 est.) |
| Dhubri | Municipal Board | 63,388 |
| Gauripur | Town Area | 28,694 |
| Bilasipara | Town Area | 34,839 |
| Golakganj | Town Area | 15,272 |
| Chapar | Town Area | 17,775 |
| Agomani | Census Town | — |
| Tamarhat | Census Town | — |
| Sapatgram | Census Town | — |
| Hatsingimari | Census Town | — |
| Mankachar | Census Town | — |
- Dhubri, Bilasipara, Gauripur, Golakganj, Chapar are major towns.
- More towns exist as per census: Agomani, Sapatgram, Tamarhat, Hatsingimari, Mankachar.
- District comprises more than 1,000 revenue villages and several Gram Panchayats across its blocks.
Nearby Districts & Population (2011)
| District | Population |
|---|
| Goalpara | 1,008,183 |
| Kokrajhar | 887,142 |
| Barpeta | 1,693,622 |
| Morigaon | 957,423 |
| Nagaon | 2,823,768 |
| Sonitpur | 1,924,110 |
| Lakhimpur | 1,042,137 |
| Dhemaji | 686,133 |
| Tinsukia | 1,327,929 |
| Dibrugarh | 1,326,335 |
Socio-Economic & Other Facts
- Economy primarily agricultural: main crops are paddy (rice), jute, mustard.
- Tea gardens contribution is negligible.
- Important historical sites: Panbari Mosque, Netai Dhubunir Ghat, Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Special crafts: Terracotta (Asharikandi village), pottery, handicrafts.
- Education: 15 colleges, many schools, vocational and technical institutes.
- Major transport: NH-31, Dhubri railway station, Rupshi airport, Brahmaputra river port.