Baksa District - Population 2011-2025
Baksa District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Baksa District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,096,007 – 1,105,485 (≈10.96–11.05 lakh)
- Estimated Males (2025): 555,262 – 557,000
- Estimated Females (2025): 540,745 – 548,000
- Population (2011): 950,075
- Male Population (2011): 481,330
- Female Population (2011): 468,745
- Area: 2,457 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 387 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 974 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 966
- Literacy Rate (2011): 69.25% (Male: 77.03%, Female: 61.27%)
- No. of Households (2011): 191,701
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 122,872 (12.93%)
- Urban Population (2011): 12,242 (1.29%)
- Rural Population (2011): 937,833 (98.71%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 950,075 | -- |
| 2021 | 1,036,700 | +9.12% |
| 2025 | 1,096,007–1,105,485 | +16.36% |
| 2031 | 1,158,678 | +21.96% |
| 2036 | 1,195,007 | +25.78% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 71,620 | -- | -- | 35,610 | 36,010 |
| 1911 | 81,670 | +10,050 | +14.02% | 41,610 | 40,050 |
| 1921 | 95,160 | +13,490 | +16.52% | 49,720 | 45,440 |
| 1931 | 127,010 | +31,850 | +33.47% | 66,950 | 60,060 |
| 1941 | 168,590 | +40,580 | +31.95% | 89,380 | 78,210 |
| 1951 | 198,890 | +30,300 | +18.08% | 106,000 | 91,650 |
| 1961 | 309,020 | +110,130 | +56.26% | 164,000 | 145,000 |
| 1971 | 476,670 | +167,650 | +54.15% | 248,000 | 228,000 |
| 1991 | 769,000 | +292,330 | +61.42% | 395,000 | 374,000 |
| 2001 | 857,947 | +88,947 | +11.51% | 438,345 | 419,602 |
| 2011 | 950,075 | +92,128 | +10.74% | 481,330 | 468,745 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
Percent (2011) |
Estimated Population (2025) |
| Hindu | 782,901 | 82.4% | 903,155 |
| Muslim | 135,750 | 14.29% | 156,601 |
| Christian | 27,076 | 2.85% | 31,235 |
| Buddhist | 1,189 | 0.13% | 1,372 |
| Sikh | 156 | 0.02% | 180 |
| Jain | 239 | 0.03% | 276 |
| Other religions/persuasions | 353 | 0.04% | 407 |
| Religion not stated | 2,411 | 0.25% | 2,781 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 73,083 | 37,534 | 35,549 | 7.69% | 948 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 331,007 | 165,634 | 165,373 | 34.84% | 999 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
| Urban | 1.29% | 12,242 | 6,303 | 5,939 | 942 | 949 | 74.54 | -- |
| Rural | 98.71% | 937,833 | 475,027 | 462,806 | 974 | 966 | 69.18 | 191,701 |
| Total | 100% | 950,075 | 481,330 | 468,745 | 974 | 966 | 69.25 | 191,701 |
Child Population (0–6 years) (2011)
| Population Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Proportion (%) |
| All Areas | 122,872 | 62,498 | 60,374 | 966 | 12.93% |
| Urban | 1,540 | 790 | 750 | 949 | 12.58% |
| Rural | 121,332 | 61,708 | 59,624 | 966 | 12.94% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 278,297 | 215,948 | 62,349 |
| Cultivators | 124,450 | 106,757 | 17,693 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 44,447 | 31,027 | 13,420 |
| Household Industries | 10,433 | 5,042 | 5,391 |
| Other Workers | 98,967 | 73,122 | 25,845 |
| Marginal Workers | 128,459 | 50,663 | 77,796 |
| Non Working | 543,319 | 214,719 | 328,600 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 70.97% | 79.07% | 62.69% |
| Muslim | 61.83% | 67.54% | 55.79% |
| Christian | 54.05% | 62.43% | 45.84% |
| Religion not stated | 68.74% | 79.13% | 59.46% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 977 |
| Muslim | 950 |
| Christian | 1020 |
| Religion not stated | 1106 |
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts (Tahsil/Circles)
| Subdistrict/Taluk Name |
| Baganpara (Pt) |
| Bajali (Pt) |
| Barama (Pt) |
| Barnagar (Pt) |
| Baska |
| Ghograpar (Pt) |
| Goreswar (Pt) |
| Jalah (Pt) |
| Pathorighat (Pt) |
| Rangia (Pt) |
| Sarupeta (Pt) |
| Tamulpur |
| Tihu (Pt) |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 690
- Total Towns: 2
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 191,701
- Families without roof cover: 53
- Total people without roof cover: 253
Geography and Administrative Divisions
- District HQ: Mushalpur
- Area: 2,457 sq.km (Rural: 2,451 sq.km; Urban: 6 sq.km)
- Borders: Nalbari, Kamrup, Chirang, Barpeta, Udalguri districts
Economic Facts
- Predominantly agricultural district
- Major crops: rice, mustard, jute, pulses, and vegetables