Kokrajhar District - Population 2011-2025
Kokrajhar District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Kokrajhar District Census 2021 & Projections
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,023,407 – 1,032,257 (≈10.23–10.32 lakh)
- Estimated Males (2025): 522,471 – 525,000
- Estimated Females (2025): 500,936 – 508,000
- Population (2011): 887,142
- Male Population (2011): 452,905
- Female Population (2011): 434,237
- Area: 3,296 sq.km (2011)
- Population Density (2011): 269 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 959 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6, 2011): 954
- Literacy Rate (2011): 65.22% (Male: 71.89%, Female: 58.27%)
- No. of Households (2011): 181,081
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 136,924 (15.43%)
- Urban Population (2011): 54,941 (6.19%)
- Rural Population (2011): 832,201 (93.81%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 887,142 | -- |
| 2025 | 1,023,407 – 1,032,257 | +15.35% – +16.36% |
| 2026 | 1,041,062 | +17.35% |
| 2031 | 1,081,927 | +21.96% |
| 2036 | 1,115,849 | +25.78% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 79,378 | -- | -- | 41,690 | 37,688 |
| 1911 | 103,171 | +23,793 | +30.0% | 54,710 | 48,461 |
| 1921 | 130,947 | +27,776 | +26.9% | 69,830 | 61,117 |
| 1931 | 151,581 | +20,634 | +15.8% | 80,750 | 70,831 |
| 1941 | 174,060 | +22,479 | +14.8% | 92,570 | 81,490 |
| 1951 | 190,164 | +16,104 | +9.3% | 101,000 | 89,164 |
| 1961 | 270,930 | +80,766 | +42.5% | 143,000 | 127,930 |
| 1971 | 416,996 | +146,066 | +53.9% | 218,000 | 198,996 |
| 1991 | 744,609 | +327,613 | +78.6% | 383,000 | 361,609 |
| 2001 | 843,243 | +98,634 | +13.2% | 433,360 | 409,883 |
| 2011 | 887,142 | +43,899 | +5.2% | 452,905 | 434,237 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
Percent (2011) |
Estimated Population (2025) |
| Hindu | 529,068 | 59.64% | 610,333 |
| Muslim | 252,271 | 28.44% | 291,020 |
| Christian | 101,091 | 11.40% | 116,619 |
| Sikh | 93 | 0.01% | 107 |
| Buddhist | 1,718 | 0.19% | 1,982 |
| Jain | 396 | 0.04% | 457 |
| Not Stated | 2,382 | 0.27% | 2,748 |
| Others | 123 | 0.01% | 142 |
Religion Profile by Circle/Subdistrict (2011)
| Circle |
Hindus % |
Muslims % |
Christians % |
Others % |
| Gossaigaon (Pt) | 53.68 | 21.07 | 24.90 | 0.35 |
| Bhowraguri | 37.29 | 62.05 | 0.51 | 0.15 |
| Dotoma | 69.83 | 26.60 | 3.18 | 0.39 |
| Kokrajhar (Pt) | 76.30 | 15.76 | 6.86 | 1.08 |
| Golokganj (Pt) | 59.57 | 32.53 | 7.71 | 0.19 |
| Dhubri (Pt) | 35.69 | 55.70 | 8.55 | 0.06 |
| Bagribari (Pt) | 43.39 | 46.56 | 9.69 | 0.36 |
| Bilasipara (Pt) | 30.51 | 69.30 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
| Chapar (Pt) | 38.32 | 54.59 | 6.64 | 0.45 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 29,570 | 15,386 | 14,184 | 3.33% | 922 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 278,665 | 139,579 | 139,086 | 31.41% | 997 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
| Urban | 6.19% | 54,941 | 28,459 | 26,482 | 931 | 947 | 87.86% | -- |
| Rural | 93.81% | 832,201 | 424,446 | 407,755 | 961 | 954 | 63.63% | 181,081 |
| Total | 100% | 887,142 | 452,905 | 434,237 | 959 | 954 | 65.22% | 181,081 |
Child Population (0–6 years) (2011)
| Region |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
Proportion (%) |
| All Areas | 136,924 | 70,085 | 66,839 | 954 | 15.43% |
| Urban | 5,527 | 2,839 | 2,688 | 947 | 10.06% |
| Rural | 131,397 | 67,246 | 64,151 | 954 | 15.79% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 253,110 | 198,804 | 54,306 |
| Cultivators | 128,150 | 103,962 | 24,188 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 29,518 | 20,604 | 8,914 |
| Household Industries | 7,337 | 3,888 | 3,449 |
| Other Workers | 88,105 | 70,350 | 17,755 |
| Marginal Workers | 88,021 | 37,518 | 50,503 |
| Non Working | 546,011 | 216,583 | 329,428 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 70.08% | 77.48% | 62.33% |
| Muslim | 55.71% | 60.8% | 50.36% |
| Christian | 61.81% | 68.13% | 55.45% |
| Religion not stated | 61.59% | 73.44% | 50.97% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 955 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Christian | 985 |
| Religion not stated | 1090 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Bodo: 28.39%
- Assamese: 19.92%
- Bengali: 17.78%
- Santali: 11.90%
- Rajbongshi: 7.62%
- Rabha: 2.58%
- Hindi: 1.76%
- Nepali: 1.65%
- Kurukh: 1.42%
- Garo: 1.21%
- Others: 3.86%
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts/Taluks (2021)
| Circle/Subdistrict Name |
| Bagribari (Pt) |
| Bhowraguri |
| Bilasipara (Pt) |
| Chapar (Pt) |
| Dhubri (Pt) |
| Dotoma |
| Golokganj (Pt) |
| Gossaigaon (Pt) |
| Kokrajhar (Pt) |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 1,068
- Total Towns: 4
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 181,081
- Families without roof cover: 56
- Total people without roof cover: 239
Geography and Administrative Divisions
- District HQ: Kokrajhar Town
- Area: 3,296 sq.km
- Borders: Chirang, Dhubri, West Bengal, Barpeta, Bhutan
- Manas National Park: 500 sq.km portion within the district
Socio-Economic Facts & History
- Bodoland capital, global center for Bodo language & culture
- Multi-ethnic population, plurality of Bodo community
- Backward Regions Grant Fund recipient
- Main economic activities: agriculture, tea cultivation, handicrafts, small industries
- Created as district in 1983; parts transferred during formation of Bongaigaon in 1989