In 2025, it is expected that the number of people will be between 1.17 and 1.26 million as compared to 1 million in 2011. The ratio of sexes is a little in favor of males. There were about 964 females per 1, 000 males in 2011. The literacy rate was 67.37% and it was higher among males. The vast majority of residents are living in the countryside (86.31%), while the urban population is about 138, 000. The population density was 553 people per sq. km in 2011 which is an indication of the gradual increase of the population over the years.
Quick Overview of Goalpara District Census 2021 (with 2025 Estimates)
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,173,040 – 1,260,000
- Estimated Males (2025): 595,000 – 592,134
- Estimated Females (2025): 579,000 – 570,906
- Population (2011): 1,008,183
- Male Population (2011): 513,292
- Female Population (2011): 494,891
- Population Growth since 2001: 22.64%
- Area: 1,824 sq. km
- Population Density (2011): 553 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 964–965 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 963
- Literacy Rate (2011): 67.37% (Male: 71.46%, Female: 63.13%)
- No. of Households (2011): 198,454
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 171,657 (17.03% of total)
- Urban Population (2011): 138,062 (13.69%)
- Rural Population (2011): 870,121 (86.31%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 1,008,183 | -- |
| 2021 | 1,200,000 | +19.02% |
| 2025 | 1,173,098 – 1,260,000 | +16.36% – +24.94% |
| 2026 | 1,183,104 | +17.35% |
| 2031 | 1,229,544 | +21.96% |
| 2036 | 1,268,095 | +25.78% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 90,482 | -- | 47,530 | 42,950 |
| 1911 | 117,602 | +29.97% | 62,360 | 55,250 |
| 1921 | 149,263 | +26.92% | 79,600 | 69,670 |
| 1931 | 172,782 | +15.76% | 92,050 | 80,740 |
| 1941 | 198,407 | +14.83% | 106,000 | 92,890 |
| 1951 | 216,763 | +8.93% | 114,000 | 103,000 |
| 1961 | 297,178 | +37.09% | 155,000 | 142,000 |
| 1971 | 433,516 | +45.87% | 224,000 | 209,000 |
| 1991 | 668,138 | +54.12% | 343,000 | 325,000 |
| 2001 | 822,035 | +23.03% | 420,251 | 401,784 |
| 2011 | 1,008,183 | +22.64% | 513,292 | 494,891 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
Percent (2011) |
2025 Est. Population |
| Muslim | 579,929 | 57.52% | 669,006 |
| Hindu | 347,878 | 34.51% | 401,312 |
| Christian | 77,862 | 7.72% | 89,822 |
| Sikh | 771 | 0.08% | 889 |
| Buddhist | 194 | 0.02% | 224 |
| Jain | 477 | 0.05% | 550 |
| Others/Not Stated | 1,072 | 0.1% | 1,237 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent of Population |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 45,094 | 22,999 | 22,095 | 4.47% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 231,570 | 116,013 | 115,557 | 22.97% |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
Households |
| Urban | 13.69% | 138,062 | 70,048 | 68,014 | 971 | 76.08% | -- |
| Rural | 86.31% | 870,121 | 443,244 | 426,877 | 964 | 65.93% | 198,454 |
| Total | 100% | 1,008,183 | 513,292 | 494,891 | 965 | 67.37% | 198,454 |
Child Population (0–6 years) (2011)
| Population Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
| All Areas | 171,657 | 87,457 | 84,200 | 963 |
| Urban | 19,516 | 9,955 | 9,561 | 960 |
| Rural | 152,141 | 77,502 | 74,639 | 963 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 266,376 | 222,680 | 43,696 |
| Cultivators | 108,908 | 94,864 | 14,044 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 37,509 | 28,145 | 9,364 |
| Household Industries | 7,710 | 4,977 | 2,733 |
| Other Workers | 112,249 | 94,694 | 17,555 |
| Marginal Workers | 96,197 | 44,438 | 51,759 |
| Non Working | 645,610 | 246,174 | 399,436 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Muslim | 56.67% | 60.22% | 52.93% |
| Hindu | 80.36% | 85.8% | 74.82% |
| Christian | 81.5% | 84.1% | 78.88% |
| Others/Not Stated | 61.45% | 64.29% | 58.64% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Muslim | 955 |
| Hindu | 980 |
| Christian | 985 |
| Others/Not Stated | 938 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Assamese: 51.78%
- Bengali: 28.83%
- Garo: 7.56%
- Rabha: 5.16%
- Boro: 3.53%
- Hindi: 0.94%
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts/Taluks (2021)
| Subdistrict/Taluk Name |
| Balijana |
| Dudhnai |
| Lakhipur |
| Matia |
| Rangjuli |
Circle-wise Religion Profile
| Circle |
Muslim % |
Hindu % |
Christian % |
Others % |
| Lakhipur | 80.88 | 17.42 | 1.49 | 0.21 |
| Balijana | 56.22 | 32.27 | 11.25 | 0.26 |
| Matia | 61.43 | 32.90 | 5.41 | 0.26 |
| Dudhnoi | 6.52 | 70.34 | 22.81 | 0.33 |
| Rangjuli | 29.56 | 61.30 | 8.92 | 0.22 |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 829
- Total Towns: 11
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 198,454
- Families without roof cover: 67
- Total people without roof cover: 316
Geography and Administrative Divisions
- District HQ: Goalpara
- Bounded by: Dhubri, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Kamrup, Meghalaya (state border)
- Area: 1,824 sq.km
Economic Facts
- Agriculture main occupation
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
Tourism & Cultural Sites
- Sri Surya Pahar (multi-religious archaeological site)
- Dadan Hill (Shiva Temple)
- Pir Majhar (tombs of Muslim saints)
- Hulukanda Hill
- Paglartek Baba at Barbhita, Urpod Beel, Dhamar Risen Beel
Historic & Political Highlights
- Name derives from 'Gwaltippika' (village of milkmen)
- Former principality, Koch dynasty rule, British annexation
- Divisions since 1980s: Dhubri, Kokrajhar, and Bongaigaon were split
- District HQ: Goalpara, Legislative constituencies: Dudhnoi, Goalpara East, Goalpara West, Jaleswar