The population is predicted to be between 556, 000 and 561, 000 as of 2025, and the rate of increase since 2011 is 11.34%. The region is of 1, 923 sq.km. and the population density was 251 people per sq.km. in 2011. There were 969 females per 1000 males in the sex ratio, and the literacy rate was 63.55%. The majority of the people (92.67%) are living in the villages, in a total of approximately 97, 395 households.
Quick Overview of Chirang District Census 2021 & 2025 Estimates
- Estimated Population (2025): 556,222 – 561,032 (Approx. 5.56–5.61 lakh)
- Estimated Males (2025): 282,470 – 284,000
- Estimated Females (2025): 273,752 – 277,000
- Population (2011): 482,162
- Male Population (2011): 244,860
- Female Population (2011): 237,302
- Population Growth (2001–2011): +11.34%
- Area: 1,923 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 251 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 969 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 968
- Literacy Rate (2011): 63.55% (Male: 70.24%, Female: 56.65%)
- Households (2011): 97,395
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 73,215 (15.18%)
- Urban Population (2011): 35,337 (7.33%)
- Rural Population (2011): 446,825 (92.67%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 482,162 | -- |
| 2021 | 528,600 | +9.64% |
| 2025 | 556,222 – 561,032 | +15.36% – +16.36% |
| 2026 | 565,818 | +17.35% |
| 2031 | 588,028 | +21.96% |
| 2036 | 606,465 | +25.78% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 37,523 | -- | -- | 19,700 | 17,823 |
| 1911 | 48,731 | +11,208 | +29.87% | 25,830 | 22,901 |
| 1921 | 61,885 | +13,154 | +26.99% | 33,000 | 28,885 |
| 1931 | 71,977 | +10,092 | +16.31% | 38,350 | 33,627 |
| 1941 | 82,972 | +10,995 | +15.28% | 44,140 | 38,832 |
| 1951 | 90,797 | +7,825 | +9.43% | 48,500 | 42,297 |
| 1961 | 165,829 | +75,032 | +82.64% | 87,410 | 78,419 |
| 1971 | 247,085 | +81,256 | +49.00% | 128,000 | 119,085 |
| 1991 | 437,288 | +190,203 | +76.97% | 224,000 | 213,288 |
| 2001 | 433,061 | -4,227 | -0.97% | 222,364 | 210,697 |
| 2011 | 482,162 | +49,101 | +11.34% | 244,860 | 237,302 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
Percent (2011) |
Estimated Pop (2025) |
| Hindu | 320,647 | 66.5% | 369,898 |
| Muslim | 109,248 | 22.66% | 126,028 |
| Christian | 49,747 | 10.32% | 57,388 |
| Sikh | 87 | 0.02% | 100 |
| Buddhist | 406 | 0.08% | 468 |
| Jain | 125 | 0.03% | 144 |
| Other/Not Stated | 1,902 | 0.39% | 2,194 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 35,135 | 18,105 | 17,030 | 7.29% | 941 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 178,688 | 89,273 | 89,415 | 37.06% | 1002 |
Urban/Rural/Household/Literacy/Child Stats (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
Child Population (0-6) |
| Urban | 7.33% | 35,337 | 17,965 | 17,372 | 967 | 961 | 81.28% | -- | 4,039 |
| Rural | 92.67% | 446,825 | 226,895 | 219,930 | 969 | 969 | 62.08% | 97,395 | 69,176 |
| Total | 100% | 482,162 | 244,860 | 237,302 | 969 | 968 | 63.55% | 97,395 | 73,215 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 139,027 | 106,201 | 32,826 |
| Cultivators | 66,774 | 52,686 | 14,088 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 15,896 | 10,355 | 5,541 |
| Household Industries | 4,241 | 2,081 | 2,160 |
| Other Workers | 52,116 | 41,079 | 11,037 |
| Marginal Workers | 54,867 | 22,561 | 32,306 |
| Non Working | 288,268 | 116,098 | 172,170 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 67.61% | 74.91% | 60.07% |
| Muslim | 51.92% | 57.09% | 46.57% |
| Christian | 60.87% | 66.57% | 55.05% |
| Religion not stated | 58.79% | 68.71% | 50.67% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 969 |
| Muslim | 965 |
| Christian | 982 |
| Religion not stated | 1129 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Bodo: 37.83%
- Bengali: 28.86%
- Assamese: 17.66%
- Santali: 4.73%
- Rajbongshi: 4.22%
- Nepali: 2.51%
- Kurukh: 1.11%
- Hindi: 1.06%
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts/Talurks/Circle List
| Subdistrict/Taluk/Circle Name |
| Barnagar (Pt) |
| Bengtol |
| Bijni (Pt) |
| Bongaigaon (Pt) |
| Kokrajhar (Pt) |
| Sidli (Pt) |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 508
- Total Towns: 3
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 97,395
- Families without roof cover: 36
- Total people without roof cover: 133
Geography, Major Towns, and Rivers
- District HQ: Kajalgaon
- Main towns: Basugaon, Bijni, Kajalgaon, Dangtola, Kissan Bazar, Chapaguri, Dhaligaon, Bongaigaon Refinery Township
- Main villages: Bengtol, Soulmary, Patabari (Island), Koila Moila, Panbari, Subaijhar, Dadgari, Gwbwr Bazar, Laimuti F.V, Kashikotra
- Main rivers: Manas, Aie, Lankar
- Part of Manas National Park (500 sq.km)
Socio-Economic & Historic Facts
- Part of Bodoland Territorial Region, created in 2004 (carved from Bongaigaon)
- 37.06% tribal population (Bodo, Santali, Rajbongshi, etc.)
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Bongaigaon Refinery at Dhaligaon (third refinery in Assam)
- Major educational centers: Bengtol College, Bijni College, Upendra Nath Brahma College, Basugaon College, Bodoland University affiliation
- High literacy areas: urban 81.28%