Karbi Anglong District - Population 2011-2025
Karbi Anglong District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Karbi Anglong District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,103,203 – 1,144,400 (varies by source, approx 11.13 lakh)
- Estimated Males (2025): 565,457–572,000
- Estimated Females (2025): 537,746–550,000
- Population (2011): 956,313
- Male Population (2011): 490,167
- Female Population (2011): 466,146
- Growth (2001–2011): 17.58%
- Area: 10,434 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 92 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 951 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 959
- Literacy Rate (2011): 69.25% (Male: 76.14%, Female: 62.00%)
- Households (2011): 177,646
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 151,681 (15.86% of total)
- Urban Population (2011): 112,966 (11.81%)
- Rural Population (2011): 843,347 (88.19%)
- District HQ: Diphu
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 956,313 | -- |
| 2021 | 1,099,200 | +14.97% |
| 2025 | 1,103,203–1,144,400 | +16.36%–19.7% |
| 2026 | 1,151,900 | +20.5% |
| 2031 | 1,176,200 | +23% |
| 2036 | 1,202,853 | +25.78% |
Historic Population Growth (1941–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1941 | 96,040 | -- | -- | 49,670 | 46,380 |
| 1951 | 126,000 | +29,960 | +30.96% | 65,810 | 59,970 |
| 1961 | 225,630 | +99,630 | +79.21% | 121,000 | 104,000 |
| 1971 | 379,060 | +153,430 | +68.28% | 202,000 | 177,000 |
| 1991 | 663,000 | +283,940 | +74.72% | 348,000 | 315,000 |
| 2001 | 813,311 | +150,311 | +22.72% | 422,250 | 391,061 |
| 2011 | 956,313 | +143,002 | +17.58% | 490,167 | 466,146 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
Percent (2011) |
2025 Est. Population |
| Hindu | 766,000 | 80.10% | 883,658 |
| Christian | 157,789 | 16.50% | 182,025 |
| Muslim | 20,290 | 2.12% | 23,407 |
| Buddhist | 6,260 | 0.65% | 7,222 |
| Sikh | 370 | 0.04% | 427 |
| Jain | 397 | 0.04% | 458 |
| Others/Not Stated | 5,207 | 0.54% | 6,007 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent of Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 44,961 | 23,436 | 21,525 | 4.7% | 919 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 538,738 | 272,460 | 266,278 | 56.3% | 978 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
Households |
| Urban | 11.81% | 112,966 | 58,243 | 54,723 | 940 | 932 | 87.37% | -- |
| Rural | 88.19% | 843,347 | 431,924 | 411,423 | 953 | 962 | 66.69% | 177,646 |
| Total | 100% | 956,313 | 490,167 | 466,146 | 951 | 959 | 69.25% | 177,646 |
Child Population (0–6 years) (2011)
| Population Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
Proportion (%) |
| All Areas | 151,681 | 77,428 | 74,253 | 959 | 15.86% |
| Urban | 13,274 | 6,869 | 6,405 | 932 | 11.75% |
| Rural | 138,407 | 70,559 | 67,848 | 962 | 16.41% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 260,482 | 200,965 | 59,517 |
| Cultivators | 163,800 | 128,566 | 35,234 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 20,595 | 12,631 | 7,964 |
| Household Industries | 5,085 | 2,422 | 2,663 |
| Other Workers | 71,002 | 57,346 | 13,656 |
| Marginal Workers | 122,959 | 45,228 | 77,731 |
| Non Working | 572,872 | 243,974 | 328,898 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 69.76% | 77.05% | 62.05% |
| Christian | 68.59% | 73.51% | 63.51% |
| Muslim | 56.23% | 62.34% | 49.57% |
| Buddhist | 64.32% | 72.29% | 55.71% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 950 |
| Christian | 964 |
| Muslim | 920 |
| Buddhist | 929 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Karbi: 43.94%
- Bengali: 13.02%
- Assamese: 9.03%
- Boro Kachari: 6.04%
- Nepali: 4.67%
- Hindi: 3.70%
- Dimasa Kachari: 2.65%
- Bhojpuri: 2.17%
- Sadri: 1.90%
- Kuki: 1.39%
- Garo: 1.22%
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts/Taluks
| Subdistrict/Taluk Name |
| Diphu |
| Donka |
| Phuloni |
| Silonijan |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 2,073 (some sources: 2,921)
- Total Towns: 7
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 177,646
- Families without roof cover: 135
- Total people without roof cover: 638
Geography and Administrative Divisions
- District HQ: Diphu
- Borders: North/East-Golaghat; West-Meghalaya, Morigaon; South-Nagaon, Dima Hasao; South-Nagaland
- Forest cover: ~40%; has 5 wildlife sanctuaries and 17 Reserve Forests
- Elevation: Mostly hills and plateaus
Economic Facts
- Agriculture, horticulture, livestock main occupation
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Major crops: Ginger (GI status), rubber, tea, rice, sugarcane, orange, potato, pineapple, maize
- Mineral Resources: Coal, granite, limestone, feldspar
- Bokajan Cement Factory: Industrial hub
Tourism & Cultural Sites
- Diphu (HQ and cultural attractions), Taralangso (Karbi Youth Festival), Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, Akashi Ganga, Dikrut Waterfall, Kaipholangso, Silbheta, Longsokangthu picnic spot, Recreation Park, Langvoku Waterfall, Tokolangso Waterfall
Education & Institutions
- Assam University, Diphu Campus
- Diphu Medical College & Hospital
- Diphu Government College (NAAC-accredited), Law College, Don Bosco Junior College, etc.
Political/Ethnic Structure
- Autonomous Council (KAAC) under Sixth Schedule
- Scheduled Tribes majority, various indigenous and migrant groups
- Assembly constituencies: Bokajan, Howraghat, Diphu