Sivasagar District - Population 2011-2025
Sivasagar District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Sivasagar District Census 2021
- District Name: Sivasagar
- State: Assam
- Area: 2,668 square kilometres
- Estimated Population (2021): ~1,240,000
- Estimated Population (2025): ~1,327,851 to 1,339,334 (13.27-13.39 lakhs)
- Population (2011 Census): 1,151,050
- Population Density (2011): 431 per sq. km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 954 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years, 2011): 960
- Literacy Rate (2011): 80.41% (Male: 85.84%, Female: 74.71%)
- Total Households (2011): 248,367
Historic Population Growth (1901-2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Growth % |
| 1901 | 211,764 | 112,000 | 99,564 | - |
| 1911 | 240,153 | 127,000 | 113,153 | 13.41 |
| 1921 | 289,286 | 152,000 | 137,286 | 20.46 |
| 1931 | 331,042 | 175,000 | 156,042 | 14.44 |
| 1941 | 382,820 | 202,000 | 180,820 | 15.64 |
| 1951 | 444,000 | 237,000 | 207,000 | 15.98 |
| 1961 | 548,000 | 293,000 | 255,000 | 23.36 |
| 1971 | 654,000 | 347,000 | 308,000 | 19.47 |
| 1991 | 908,000 | 476,000 | 432,000 | 38.76 |
| 2001 | 1,051,736 | 545,476 | 506,260 | 15.83 |
| 2011 | 1,151,050 | 589,216 | 561,834 | 9.44 |
Population Projections (2025-2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth (%) Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 1,339,334 | 16.36 |
| 2026 | 1,350,759 | 17.35 |
| 2030 | 1,394,113 | 21.12 |
| 2036 | 1,447,793 | 25.78 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimates)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
% 2011 |
Estimated Population 2025 |
% 2025 |
| Hindu | 1,007,277 | 87.51% | 1,161,995 | 87.51 |
| Muslim | 95,553 | 8.30% | 110,230 | 8.3 |
| Christian | 33,147 | 2.88% | 38,238 | 2.88 |
| Other religions | 8,541 | 0.74% | 9,853 | 0.74 |
| Buddhist | 3,953 | 0.34% | 4,560 | 0.34 |
| Religion not stated | 1,391 | 0.12% | 1,605 | 0.12 |
| Sikh | 902 | 0.08% | 1,041 | 0.08 |
| Jain | 286 | 0.02% | 330 | 0.02 |
Urban and Rural Population (2011)
| Type |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
% of Total |
| Urban | 110,096 | 57,930 | 52,166 | 901 | 9.56 |
| Rural | 1,040,954 | 531,286 | 509,668 | 959 | 90.44 |
Literacy Rates (2011)
| Category |
Avg Literacy |
Male |
Female |
| Total | 80.41% | 85.84% | 74.71% |
| Urban | 90.92% | 92.86% | 88.76% |
| Rural | 79.27% | 85.06% | 73.24% |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg Literacy |
Male |
Female |
| Hindu | 80.01% | 85.54% | 74.18% |
| Muslim | 87.9% | 91.36% | 84.29% |
| Christian | 65.39% | 74.04% | 56.72% |
| Other | 93.28% | 95.98% | 90.45% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population (2011)
| Category |
Population |
% of Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
| SC | 42,347 | 3.68% | 21,568 | 20,779 | 964 |
| ST | 49,039 | 4.26% | 24,989 | 24,050 | 963 |
Households, Workforce and Housing Status (2011)
- Number of households: 248,367
- Total workers: 485,717 (42.2% of population)
- Male workers: 325,071
- Female workers: 160,646
- Families without roof: 210 (Population: 786)
| Status |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main workers | 318,950 | 237,590 | 81,360 |
| Cultivators | 70,255 | 59,184 | 11,071 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 14,008 | 9,654 | 4,354 |
| Household Industries | 6,143 | 4,513 | 1,630 |
| Other Workers | 228,544 | 164,239 | 64,305 |
| Marginal Workers | 166,767 | 87,481 | 79,286 |
| Non Working | 665,333 | 264,145 | 401,188 |
Child Population (Age 0-6) (2011)
| Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
% of Population |
| Total | 139,380 | 71,102 | 68,278 | 960 | 12.11 |
| Urban | 11,091 | 5,705 | 5,386 | 944 | 10.07 |
| Rural | 128,289 | 65,397 | 62,892 | 962 | 12.32 |
Sub-districts (Tehsils/Circles) of Sivasagar District
| Taluk/Circle |
| Amguri |
| Dimow |
| Mahmora |
| Nazira |
| Sibsagar |
| Sonari |
City and Village Overview
- Total Towns: 7
- Total Villages: 875
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Assamese: 90.24%
- Mishing: 2.78%
- Hindi: 1.96%
- Bengali: 1.58%
- Sadri: 1.38%
Socio-Economic Facts & Administrative Details
- Main Town: Sivasagar (district HQ)
- Nearest Cities/Districts: Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tinsukia, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Dima Hasao, Sonitpur, Cachar
- Main Economy: Oil industry, tea industry, agriculture and tourism
- Transport: Road, Railway connection
- Flora & Fauna: Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary, Abhaypur, Dilli, Diroi, Geleky, Saleh forest reserves
- Festivals: Bihu (Rongali, Magh, Kati), Sivaratri, Durga Puja, cultural events