Dima Hasao District - Population 2011-2025
Dima Hasao District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Dima Hasao District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Estimated Population (2025): 246,900 – 249,124 (≈2.47–2.49 lakh)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 127,821 – 128,000
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 119,167 – 121,000
- Population (2011): 214,102
- Male Population (2011): 110,802
- Female Population (2011): 103,300
- Area: 4,888 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 44 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 932–933 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 967
- Literacy Rate (2011): 77.54% (Male: 83.29%, Female: 71.33%)
- No. of Households (2011): 42,252
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 32,414 (15.14% of total)
- Urban Population (2011): 62,489 (29.19%)
- Rural Population (2011): 151,613 (70.81%)
- District HQ: Haflong (only hill station in Assam)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
Male |
Female |
| 2011 | 214,102 | – | 110,802 | 103,300 |
| 2021 | 239,200 | +11.71% | 124,000 | 115,200 |
| 2025 | 249,124 | +16.36% | 128,000 | 121,000 |
| 2026 | 251,800 | +17.68% | 129,000 | 122,800 |
| 2031 | 261,112 | +21.96% | 134,500 | 126,612 |
| 2036 | 269,298 | +25.78% | 138,053 | 131,219 |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 40,812 | – | 27,360 | 13,460 |
| 1911 | 27,296 | -13,516 | 14,240 | 13,056 |
| 1921 | 28,913 | +1,617 | 15,370 | 13,543 |
| 1931 | 32,844 | +3,931 | 17,300 | 15,544 |
| 1941 | 37,361 | +4,517 | 19,300 | 18,061 |
| 1951 | 39,663 | +2,302 | 20,620 | 19,043 |
| 1961 | 54,319 | +14,656 | 29,090 | 25,229 |
| 1971 | 76,047 | +21,728 | 41,314 | 34,733 |
| 1991 | 150,801 | +74,754 | 81,200 | 69,601 |
| 2001 | 188,079 | +37,278 | 99,822 | 88,257 |
| 2011 | 214,102 | +26,023 | 110,802 | 103,300 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
% (2011) |
2025 Est. |
| Hindu | 143,593 | 67.07% | 165,649 |
| Christian | 63,310 | 29.57% | 73,034 |
| Muslim | 4,358 | 2.04% | 5,027 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,170 | 0.55% | 1,350 |
| Buddhist | 680 | 0.32% | 784 |
| Sikh | 207 | 0.10% | 239 |
| Jain | 70 | 0.03% | 81 |
| Not Stated | 714 | 0.33% | 824 |
Ethnic Groups & Growth (2001–2011)
| Ethnic Group |
2001 Population |
2011 Population |
Growth (%) |
Main Religions (2011) |
| Dimasa | 64,881 | 74,502 | +14.8% | Hindu 99.19% |
| Kuki | 16,757 | 24,079 | +43.7% | Christian 93.17% |
| Naga | 17,078 | 20,832 | +21.98% | Christian 53.67%, Hindu 40.46% |
| Hmar | 13,863 | 15,070 | +8.7% | Christian 99.18% |
| Karbi | 7,973 | 9,296 | +16.6% | Hindu 50.77%, Christian 48.69% |
| Khasi | 3,157 | 3,722 | +17.9% | Christian 96.94% |
| Smaller tribes | 4,719 | 4,342 | -8.6% | Christian 62.92%, Hindu 34.94% |
| Non-tribal | 59,651 | 61,686 | +3.4% | Hindu 85.8%, Muslim 6.5%, Christian 5.57% |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4,337 | 2,340 | 1,997 | 2.03% | 854 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 151,843 | 76,520 | 75,323 | 70.92% | 985 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
Households |
| Urban | 29.19% | 62,489 | 32,985 | 29,504 | 894 | 969 | 92.24% | — |
| Rural | 70.81% | 151,613 | 77,817 | 73,796 | 948 | 966 | 71.13% | 42,252 |
| Total | 100% | 214,102 | 110,802 | 103,300 | 932–933 | 967 | 77.54% | 42,252 |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 695
- Total Towns: 4
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 42,252
- Families without roof cover: 17
- Total people without roof cover: 64
Taluk / Sub-District Administrative Details
| Name |
| Haflong |
| Mahur |
| Maibong |
| Umrangso |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 68,297 | 49,811 | 18,486 |
| Cultivators | 35,375 | 23,693 | 11,682 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 1,833 | 1,367 | 466 |
| Household Industries | 750 | 517 | 233 |
| Other Workers | 30,339 | 24,234 | 6,105 |
| Marginal Workers | 16,731 | 6,512 | 10,219 |
| Non Working | 129,074 | 54,479 | 74,595 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Dimasa: 35.72%
- Bengali: 11.80%
- Zeme: 9.65%
- Hmar: 7.65%
- Nepali: 6.36%
- Kuki: 5.11%
- Karbi: 4.46%
- Hindi: 3.14%
- Khasi: 1.93%
- Assamese: 1.89%
Religion-wise Literacy Rate (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 74.16% | 80.84% | 66.81% |
| Christian | 85.19% | 88.92% | 81.39% |
| Muslim | 80.14% | 85.5% | 73.19% |
| Other religions | 73.41% | 81.75% | 64.74% |
Religion-wise Sex Ratio (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 920 |
| Christian | 975 |
| Muslim | 805 |
| Other religions | 950 |
Tourist & Cultural Attractions
- Haflong: Assam's only hill station
- Jatinga: Famous for migratory bird phenomena
- Panimur falls
- Maibang (historic Dimasa capital)
- Umrangso (hydroelectric power, wildlife)
- Garampani hot springs
Education
- Haflong Government College, Maibang schools
- Medium: English, Assamese, Dimasa—affiliated with Assam University
Political Notes
- Sixth Schedule Autonomous Council status (Dima Hasao Autonomous Council)
- Blocks: Jatinga Valley, Diyung Valley, Harangajao, Diyungbra, New Sangbar
Socio-Economic/Ethnic Facts
- 70.92% tribal population (highest in Assam)
- Key communities: Dimasa Kachari, Zeme Naga, Hmar, Kuki, Karbi, Khasi, Hrangkhol, Biate
- Backward Regions Grant Fund district