Karimganj, from Nov 2024 will be Sribhumi, is a district in Assam with an area of 1, 809 sq km. Its population in 2021 was estimated to be around 1.45 million and was forecasted to be approximately 1.53 million by 2025. As per 2011, the district had a population of 1.23 million and a population density of 679 per sq km. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1000 males, and the literacy rate was 78.22%, male literacy (84.12%) being more than the female (72.09%).
Quick Overview of Karimganj District Census 2021
- District Name: Karimganj (Sribhumi from Nov 2024)
- State: Assam
- Area: 1,809 square kilometres
- Estimated Population (2021): 1,450,000 (14.50 lakhs)
- Estimated Population (2025): ~1,530,000 to 1,429,670
- 2011 Census Population: 1,228,686
- Population Density (2011): 679 per sq. km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 963 females/1000 males
- Literacy Rate (2011): 78.22% (Male: 84.12%, Female: 72.09%)
Historic Population Growth (1901-2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Growth Rate (%) |
| 1901 | 215,521 | 110,000 | 105,521 | - |
| 1911 | 243,399 | 125,000 | 118,399 | 12.93 |
| 1921 | 251,172 | 130,000 | 121,172 | 3.19 |
| 1931 | 266,007 | 138,000 | 128,007 | 5.91 |
| 1941 | 291,320 | 153,000 | 138,320 | 9.52 |
| 1951 | 378,324 | 199,000 | 179,324 | 29.87 |
| 1961 | 465,198 | 243,000 | 222,198 | 22.96 |
| 1971 | 582,108 | 302,000 | 280,108 | 25.13 |
| 1991 | 827,063 | 425,000 | 402,063 | 42.08 |
| 2001 | 1,007,976 | 517,680 | 490,296 | 21.87 |
| 2011 | 1,228,686 | 625,864 | 602,822 | 21.90 |
Population Projections (2025-2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 1,429,670 | 16.36% |
| 2026 | 1,441,865 | 17.35% |
| 2031 | 1,498,462 | 21.96% |
| 2036 | 1,545,444 | 25.78% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimates)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% 2011 |
Projected 2025 |
% 2025 |
| Muslim | 692,489 | 56.36% | 798,855 | - |
| Hindu | 521,962 | 42.48% | 602,135 | - |
| Christian | 11,990 | 0.98% | 13,832 | - |
| Sikh | 114 | 0.01% | 132 | - |
| Buddhist | 446 | 0.04% | 515 | - |
| Jain | 524 | 0.04% | 604 | - |
| Others/Not Stated | 1,161 | 0.10% | 1,339 | - |
Religion Distribution by Sub-district (2011)
| Circle |
Muslim (%) |
Hindu (%) |
Christian (%) |
Others (%) |
| Karimganj | 57.16 | 42.36 | 0.22 | 0.26 |
| Badarpur | 64.91 | 34.49 | 0.37 | 0.24 |
| Nilambazar | 75.30 | 24.24 | 0.35 | 0.12 |
| Patharkandi | 45.74 | 51.55 | 2.49 | 0.23 |
| Ramkrishna Nagar | 40.28 | 58.42 | 1.21 | 0.09 |
Urban and Rural Population (2011)
| Area |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
% of Total |
| Urban | 109,700 | 55,354 | 54,346 | 982 | 8.93% |
| Rural | 1,118,986 | 570,510 | 548,476 | 961 | 91.07% |
Literacy Rates (2011)
| Category |
Avg Literacy |
Male |
Female |
| Total | 78.22% | 84.12% | 72.09% |
| Urban | 92.82% | 95.28% | 90.33% |
| Rural | 76.66% | 82.95% | 70.11% |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg Literacy |
Male |
Female |
| Muslim | 73.72% | 81.11% | 66.11% |
| Hindu | 83.72% | 87.83% | 79.41% |
| Christian | 74.96% | 79.36% | 70.44% |
| Other | 74.9% | 80.99% | 68.27% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population (2011)
| Category |
Population |
% of Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
| SC | 157,890 | 12.85% | 81,384 | 76,506 | 941 |
| ST | 1,940 | 0.16% | 994 | 946 | 952 |
Households, Workforce and Housing Status (2011)
- Number of households: 247,714
- Total workers: 399,171 (32.49%)
- Male workers: 319,798
- Female workers: 79,373
- Families without roof: 169 (Population: 677)
Child Population (Age 0-6) (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
% of Population |
| Census 2011 | 211,960 | 107,638 | 104,322 | 969 | 17.25% |
Sub-districts (Tehsils/Circles) of Karimganj District
| Tehsil/Circle |
| Badarpur |
| Karimganj |
| Nilambazar |
| Patharkandi |
| Ramkrishna Nagar |
City and Village Overview
- Cities (2011): Karimganj, Patharkandi
- Number of towns: 7
- Number of villages: 936
Languages Spoken
- Bengali: 86.84%
- Hindi: 5.70%
- Bishnupriya: 2.00%
- Bhojpuri: 1.65%
- Others: Meitei (Manipuri), Dimasa, Kokborok, Sylheti, Hrangkhol, Kuki, Khasi, Sakachep
Socio-Economic Facts & Administrative Details
- Main Town: Karimganj (HQ)
- Border: Tripura & Bangladesh
- Administrative Subdivisions: 5 circles, 95 gram panchayats
- Legislative Constituencies: Ratabari (SC), Patharkandi, Karimganj North, Karimganj South, Badarpur
- Main Economy: Agriculture, tea, trade & river port
- Transport: Road, Railway (Karimganj and Badarpur junction), River, nearest airport—Kumbhirgram (Silchar)