Jorhat District - Population 2011-2025
Jorhat District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Jorhat District Census 2021
- District Name: Jorhat
- State: Assam
- Area: 2,851 square kilometres
- Estimated Population (2021): ~1,170,000
- Estimated Population (2025): ~1,260,027 to 1,270,923 (12.6–12.7 lakhs)
- Population (2011 Census): 1,092,256
- Population Density (2011): 383 per sq. km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 962 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years, 2011): 964
- Literacy Rate (2011): 82.15% (Male: 87.63%, Female: 76.45%)
- Total Households (2011): 236,262
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Growth Rate (%) |
| 1901 | 227,061 | 120,000 | 107,061 | - |
| 1911 | 265,430 | 140,000 | 125,430 | 16.90 |
| 1921 | 311,260 | 165,000 | 146,260 | 17.24 |
| 1931 | 339,000 | 181,000 | 158,000 | 8.88 |
| 1941 | 391,000 | 208,000 | 183,000 | 15.27 |
| 1951 | 449,000 | 240,000 | 209,000 | 14.87 |
| 1961 | 557,000 | 300,000 | 257,000 | 24.17 |
| 1971 | 655,000 | 347,000 | 308,000 | 17.47 |
| 1991 | 871,000 | 456,000 | 415,000 | 33.1 |
| 2001 | 999,221 | 517,015 | 482,206 | 14.69 |
| 2011 | 1,092,256 | 556,805 | 535,451 | 9.31 |
Population Projections (2021–2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2021 | 1,170,000 | 7.13% |
| 2025 | 1,270,923 | 16.36% |
| 2026 | 1,281,764 | 17.35% |
| 2031 | 1,332,077 | 21.96% |
| 2036 | 1,373,842 | 25.78% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimates)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% 2011 |
Estimated Population 2025 |
% 2025 |
| Hindu | 1,008,219 | 92.31% | 1,163,081 | 92.31% |
| Muslim | 54,684 | 5.01% | 63,083 | 5.01% |
| Christian | 21,051 | 1.93% | 24,284 | 1.93% |
| Sikh | 1,540 | 0.14% | 1,777 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 2,378 | 0.22% | 2,743 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 719 | 0.07% | 829 | 0.07% |
| Religion Not Stated | 3,087 | 0.28% | 3,561 | 0.28% |
| Others | 578 | 0.05% | 667 | 0.05% |
- Major religions: Hindu (92.31%), Muslim (5.01%), Christian (1.93%)
| Religion | Sex Ratio (2011) |
| Hindu | 962 |
| Muslim | 957 |
| Christian | 996 |
| Religion Not Stated | 1023 |
Urban and Rural Population (2011)
| Area |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
% of Total |
| Urban | 220,534 | 113,837 | 106,697 | 938 | 20.19% |
| Rural | 871,722 | 442,968 | 428,754 | 968 | 79.81% |
Literacy Rates (2011)
| Category |
Avg Literacy |
Male |
Female |
| Total | 82.15% | 87.63% | 76.45% |
| Urban | 90.39% | 92.89% | 87.72% |
| Rural | 80.01% | 86.24% | 73.58% |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg Literacy |
Male |
Female |
| Hindu | 82.17% | 87.71% | 76.4% |
| Muslim | 85.28% | 89.06% | 81.33% |
| Christian | 70.69% | 77.53% | 63.79% |
| Religion Not Stated | 80.55% | 87.98% | 73.62% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population (2011)
| Category |
Population |
% of Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
| SC | 88,665 | 8.12% | 45,194 | 43,471 | 962 |
| ST | 139,971 | 12.81% | 70,795 | 69,176 | 978 |
Households, Workforce, and Housing Status (2011)
- Number of households: 236,262
- Total workers: 498,618 (45.65%)
- Main workers: 338,635
- Cultivators: 98,667
- Agriculture Labourers: 20,176
- Household Industries: 14,432
- Other Workers: 205,360
- Marginal Workers: 159,983
- Non Working Population: 593,638
- Families without roof: 281 (Population: 1,173)
Child Population (Age 0-6) (2011)
| Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
% of Population |
| Total | 124,594 | 63,428 | 61,166 | 964 | 11.41% |
| Urban | 21,200 | 10,883 | 10,317 | 948 | 9.61% |
| Rural | 103,394 | 52,545 | 50,849 | 968 | 11.86% |
Sub-districts (Tehsils/Circles) of Jorhat District
| Taluk/Circle |
| Jorhat East |
| Jorhat West |
| Majuli |
| Mariani |
| Teok |
| Titabor |
- Total towns: 11
- Total villages: 848
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Assamese: 88.65%
- Bengali: 3.77%
- Hindi: 3.04%
- Mising: 1.63%
Socio-Economic Facts & Administrative Details
- Main Town: Jorhat (district HQ), Majuli (world's largest river island)
- Nearest Cities/Districts: Sivasagar, Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Karbi Anglong, Tinsukia, Dima Hasao, Cachar, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaland
- Main Economy: Tea gardens (135+), rice, cane/bamboo work, silver jewellery, textiles, agro-based industries
- Transport: Road, Railway (Jorhat Junction), Air (Rowriah Airport), River
- Education: Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat Engineering College, Tocklai Tea Research Institute, Jorhat Medical College, multiple schools and colleges
- Flora & Fauna: Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Molai Forest, Kaziranga National Park (nearby), Majuli Island
- Festivals: Tea Festival, Majuli Festival, Bihu, Vaishnavite Satras cultural events