Dibrugarh District - Population 2011-2025
Dibrugarh District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview: Dibrugarh District (2021/2025)
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,543,292–1,530,060 (15.43–15.30 Lakhs)
- Population (2011): 1,326,335 (13.26 Lakhs)
- Male (2011): 676,434 | Estimate (2025): 780,334
- Female (2011): 649,901 | Estimate (2025): 749,726
- Sex Ratio (2011): 961 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 961–963
- Area: 3,381 km²
- Population Density (2011): 392/km²
- Urban Population (2011): 243,730 (18.38%)
- Rural Population (2011): 1,082,605 (81.62%)
- Households (2011): 276,867
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population |
|---|
| 2011 | 1,326,335 |
| 2021 | 1,460,000 |
| 2025 | 1,530,060–1,543,292 |
| 2026 | 1,556,456 |
| 2027 | 1,568,945 |
| 2036 | 1,668,267 |
Historic Population: 1901–2011
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 155,172 | – | 83,290 | 71,882 |
| 1911 | 196,000 | +26% | 104,080 | 91,920 |
| 1921 | 263,000 | +34% | 141,000 | 122,000 |
| 1931 | 326,000 | +24%% | 179,000 | 147,000 |
| 1941 | 399,000 | +23% | 216,000 | 183,000 |
| 1951 | 471,000 | +18% | 258,000 | 213,000 |
| 1961 | 615,000 | +31% | 335,000 | 280,000 |
| 1971 | 757,000 | +23% | 406,000 | 351,000 |
| 1991 | 1,042,000 | +38% | 547,000 | 495,000 |
| 2001 | 1,185,072 | +14% | 613,555 | 571,517 |
| 2011 | 1,326,335 | +12% | 676,434 | 649,901 |
2011 vs 2001 Census Highlights
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|
| Estimated Population | 1,326,335 | 1,185,072 |
| Male | 676,434 | 613,555 |
| Female | 649,901 | 571,517 |
| Growth Rate | 11.92% | 13.68% |
| Density/km² | 392 | 351 |
| Sex Ratio | 961 | 931 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 962 | 962 |
| Average Literacy | 76.05% | 68.96% |
| Male Literacy | 82.82% | 77.30% |
| Female Literacy | 68.99% | 59.95% |
| Total Child Pop (0–6) | 163,210 | 172,625 |
| Child % (0–6) | 12.31% | 14.57% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion | Population (2011) | % | Estimated Population (2025) |
|---|
| Hindu | 1,198,401 | 90.35% | 1,382,475 |
| Muslim | 64,526 | 4.86% | 74,437 |
| Christian | 52,968 | 3.99% | 61,104 |
| Sikh | 2,261 | 0.17% | 2,608 |
| Buddhist | 4,673 | 0.35% | 5,391 |
| Jain | 1,055 | 0.08% | 1,217 |
| Not Stated | 2,405 | 0.18% | 2,774 |
| Others | 46 | 0.00% | 53 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| SC | 58,876 | 30,517 | 28,359 | 4.44% | 930 |
| ST | 102,871 | 51,835 | 51,036 | 7.76% | 985 |
Literacy Rate (2011, Area & Religion-wise)
- Total Literacy Rate: 76.05%
- Male Literacy: 82.82%
- Female Literacy: 68.99%
| Category | Average Literacy | Male | Female |
|---|
| Total Population | 76.05% | 82.82% | 68.99% |
| Urban Area | 90.11% | 92.98% | 87.03% |
| Rural Area | 72.75% | 80.4% | 64.85% |
| Religion | Average Literacy | Male | Female |
|---|
| Hindu | 75.88% | 82.65% | 68.81% |
| Muslim | 84.09% | 88.75% | 79.24% |
| Christian | 67.76% | 77.23% | 58.45% |
| Buddhist | 86.91% | 93.9% | 79.84% |
Urban / Rural Data Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
| Population (%) | 81.62% | 18.38% |
| Total Population | 1,082,605 | 243,730 |
| Male Population | 550,299 | 126,135 |
| Female Population | 532,306 | 117,595 |
| Sex Ratio | 967 | 933 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 968 | 931 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 140,283 | 22,927 |
| Literates | 685,573 | 198,958 |
| Male Literates | 385,122 | 106,239 |
| Female Literates | 300,451 | 92,719 |
| Average Literacy | 72.75% | 90.11% |
| Male Literacy | 80.40% | 92.98% |
| Female Literacy | 64.85% | 87.03% |
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total (2011): 163,210 (12.31%)
- Boys: 83,168 (12.30%)
- Girls: 80,042 (12.32%)
- Sex Ratio (0-6): 962
Houseless Data (2011)
- Houseless families: 154
- Houseless persons: 670
- % of population: 0.05%
Workforce Profile
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Main Workers | 391,597 | 284,955 | 106,642 |
| Cultivators | 86,082 | 66,299 | 19,783 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 21,792 | 13,440 | 8,352 |
| Household Industries | 6,528 | 4,682 | 1,846 |
| Other Workers | 277,195 | 200,534 | 76,661 |
| Marginal Workers | 168,960 | 83,058 | 85,902 |
| Non Working | 765,778 | 308,421 | 457,357 |
Major Cities & Urban Agglomerations
| City Name | 2011 Population | Estimated 2025 | Male | Female |
|---|
| Dibrugarh (Municipal Board) | 139,565 | 161,002 | 72,384 | 67,181 |
| Dibrugarh (Urban Agglomeration) | 154,296 | – | 79,757 | 74,539 |
Subdistrict / Revenue Circles / Taluks
- Chabua
- Dibrugarh East
- Dibrugarh West
- Moran
- Naharkatiya
- Tengakhat
- Tingkhong
Languages Spoken (2011)
| Language | % |
|---|
| Assamese | 76.01% |
| Bengali | 5.93% |
| Hindi | 5.80% |
| Sadri | 4.83% |
| Nepali | 1.72% |
| Bhojpuri | 1.13% |
| Odia | 1.00% |
| Others | 3.58% |
Key Socio-Economic, Cultural & Geographic Facts
- Dibrugarh is a major commercial and industrial hub in Upper Assam
- Tea, oil, rice, coal, and fertilizer are major drivers; Duliajan (oil hub), Namrup (fertilizer & chemicals)
- Rich biodiversity: Dibru-Saikhowa and Dehing Patkai National Parks, Padumani-Bherjan-Borajan sanctuary
- Excellent medical and higher education facilities; Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh University
- Notable towns: Chabua, Dibrugarh, Duliajan, Jamirah Patra Gaon, Moran, Naharkatia, Namrup
- Strong transport links—road, rail, air, water (Brahmaputra), Bogibeel Bridge
- District headquarter: Dibrugarh city
- Total villages: 1,348 | Towns: 9