The district had a population of 956, 313 as per the 2011 Census of India, with a density of 92 people/sq km. Female sex ratio was 951 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate stood at 69.25%. The population was largely rural (88.19%), and the number of children in the age group of 0, 6 was 151, 681. By 2025, the population is expected to be close to 1.1 million with the growth mainly contributed by increasing urban areas. The district is administered from Diphu.
Quick Overview of Karbi Anglong District Census 2021 & 2025 Projection
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,103,203 – 1,144,400
- 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
- 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