By 2025, the population is projected to be 1, 446, 543, which is an increase from 1, 253, 938 in 2011. Males are expected to number 747, 054 and females 699, 489, resulting in a sex ratio of 936 females per 1000 males. The metropolitan area spans 955, 1, 528 km², with a population density ranging from 1, 313 to 2, 010 people per square kilometer. The average literacy rate is 88.71%, and nearly 82.7% of the population are living in urban areas, spread over approximately 280, 000 households.
Quick Overview: Kamrup Metropolitan District (2021/2025)
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,446,543 (14.47 Lakhs)
- Population (2011): 1,253,938 (12.54 Lakhs)
- Male (2011): 647,585 | Estimate (2025): 747,054
- Female (2011): 606,353 | Estimate (2025): 699,489
- Sex Ratio (2011): 936 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 946
- Area: 955–1,528 km²
- Population Density (2011): 1,313–2,010/km²
- Literacy Rate (2011): 88.71%
- Urban Population: ~82.7%
- Rural Population: ~17.3%
- Households (2011): ~280,000
Population Projections (2011–2025)
| Year | Estimated Population |
|---|
| 2011 | 1,253,938 |
| 2021 | 1,396,723 |
| 2025 | 1,446,543 |
Historic Population: 1901–2011
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 1901 | 52,351 | – |
| 1911 | 58,160 | +1.06% |
| 1921 | 62,264 | +0.68% |
| 1931 | 68,102 | +0.90% |
| 1941 | 81,183 | +1.77% |
| 1951 | 95,123 | +1.60% |
| 1961 | 216,357 | +8.56% |
| 1971 | 315,404 | +3.84% |
| 1991 | 771,477 | +4.57% |
| 2001 | 1,059,578 | +3.22% |
| 2011 | 1,253,938 | +1.70% |
2011 vs 2001 Census Highlights
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|
| Population | 1,253,938 | 1,059,578 |
| Male | 647,585 | 575,499 |
| Female | 606,353 | 484,079 |
| Growth Rate | 18.35% | 45.85% |
| Density/km² | 1,313 | 1,109 |
| Sex Ratio | 936 | 841 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 946 | 941 |
| Literacy Rate | 88.71% | 81.42% |
| Total Child Pop (0–6) | 125,386 | 123,079 |
| Child % (0–6) | 10.00% | 11.62% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion | Population (2011) | % | Estimated Population (2025) |
|---|
| Hindu | 1,064,412 | 84.89% | 1,227,906 |
| Muslim | 151,071 | 12.05% | 174,276 |
| Christian | 18,810 | 1.50% | 21,699 |
| Jain | 9,250 | 0.74% | 10,671 |
| Sikh | 3,679 | 0.29% | 4,244 |
| Buddhist | 1,627 | 0.13% | 1,877 |
| Others | 170 | 0.01% | 196 |
| Not Stated | 4,919 | 0.39% | 5,675 |
| Total | 1,253,938 | 100% | 1,446,543 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- SC (2011): 8.12% of population
- ST (2011): 5.99% of population
Literacy Data
- Literacy Rate (2011): 88.71%
- Male Literacy: 92.13%
- Female Literacy: 85.07%
- Total Literates (2011): 1,001,191 (537,227 M, 463,964 F)
Urban / Rural Data Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Urban % | Rural % |
| Population (%) | 82.7% | 17.3% |
| Population ('11) | 1,035,930 | 218,008 |
- Households: ~280,000 (2011)
- Child Population (0-6): 125,386 (10%)
- Boys Population (0-6): 64,444
- Girls Population (0-6): 60,942
Major City & Urban Agglomerations
| City Name | Population (2011) | Estimated 2025 |
|---|
| Guwahati (Municipal Corporation) | 957,352 | 1,104,401 |
Subdistrict / Taluk (Circle) List – Kamrup Metropolitan
- Guwahati East
- Guwahati West
- Dispur
- Sonapur
- (Note: Kamrup Metro covers much of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority area)
Languages Spoken (2011)
| Language | % |
|---|
| Assamese | 57.87% |
| Bengali | 20.50% |
| Hindi | 10.45% |
| Nepali | 2.39% |
| Boro | 1.66% |
| Karbi | 1.55% |
| Others | 5.58% |
Guwahati Climate Data
| Month | Mean Max °C | Mean Min °C | Precipitation (mm) |
| Jan | 23 | 10 | 11.4 |
| Feb | 25 | 12 | 12.8 |
| Mar | 30 | 15 | 57.7 |
| Apr | 31 | 20 | 142.3 |
| May | 31 | 22 | 248.0 |
| Jun | 31 | 25 | 350.1 |
| Jul | 32 | 25 | 353.6 |
| Aug | 32 | 25 | 269.9 |
| Sep | 31 | 24 | 166.2 |
| Oct | 30 | 21 | 79.2 |
| Nov | 27 | 16 | 19.4 |
| Dec | 24 | 11 | 5.1 |
Key Socio-Economic, Cultural & Geographic Facts
- District established: 2003 by bifurcation of Kamrup
- District HQ: Guwahati city
- 82.7% urbanized, highest literacy among Assam districts (88.7%)
- Highest concentration of Assamese, Bengali, Hindi speakers
- Main SCs/STs: Kalita, Rajbongshi, Bodo, Rabha
- Contains Assam’s largest city, Guwahati, commercial/IT hub
- Dispur (Guwahati) is Assam’s capital
- Climate: Subtropical, summer mean max 32°C, annual rain ~1,718mm
- Major institutions: IIT Guwahati, Guwahati Medical College, Gauhati University