Chirang District - Population 2011-2025
Chirang District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Chirang District Census 2021 & 2025 Estimates
- Estimated Population (2025): 556,222 – 561,032 (Approx. 5.56–5.61 lakh, varies by source)
- 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%