Morigaon District - Population 2011-2025
Morigaon District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Morigaon District Census 2021 (with 2025 Estimates)
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,104,483 – 1,210,200
- Estimated Males (2025): 561,401 – 605,000
- Estimated Females (2025): 543,082 – 599,000
- Population (2011): 957,423
- Male Population (2011): 486,651
- Female Population (2011): 470,772
- Area: 1,551 sq.km (some sources: 1,704 sq.km)
- Population Density (2011): 617 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 967–974 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 956–957
- Literacy Rate (2011): 68.03% (Male: 71.9%–73.7%, Female: 64.04%–64.99%)
- No. of Households (2011): 184,602
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 163,819 (17.11%)
- Urban Population (2011): 73,298 (7.66%)
- Rural Population (2011): 884,125 (92.34%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 957,423 | -- |
| 2021 | 1,147,300 | +19.8% |
| 2025 | 1,104,483 – 1,210,200 | +16.36% – +26.43% |
| 2026 | 1,123,537 | +17.35% |
| 2030 | 1,250,200 | +30.59% |
| 2036 | 1,204,249 | +25.78% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 65,638 | -- | 33,420 | 32,218 |
| 1911 | 76,034 | 15.84% | 38,800 | 37,234 |
| 1921 | 100,319 | 31.94% | 52,609 | 47,710 |
| 1931 | 141,801 | 41.35% | 75,261 | 66,540 |
| 1941 | 163,602 | 15.37% | 87,740 | 75,862 |
| 1951 | 223,561 | 36.65% | 119,000 | 105,000 |
| 1961 | 308,260 | 37.89% | 163,000 | 145,000 |
| 1971 | 423,901 | 37.51% | 221,000 | 203,000 |
| 1991 | 639,682 | 50.9% | 330,000 | 310,000 |
| 2001 | 776,256 | 21.35% | 398,926 | 377,330 |
| 2011 | 957,423 | 23.34% | 486,651 | 470,772 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
Percent (2011) |
2025 Est. Population |
| Muslim | 503,257 | 52.56% | 580,557 |
| Hindu | 451,882 | 47.20% | 521,291 |
| Christian | 834 | 0.09% | 962 |
| Sikh | 113 | 0.01% | 130 |
| Buddhist | 65 | 0.01% | 75 |
| Jain | 244 | 0.03% | 281 |
| Others/Not Stated | 1,028 | 0.11% | 1,186 |
| Total | 957,423 | 100% | 1,104,483 |
Circle-wise Religion Profile
| Circle |
Muslims % |
Hindus % |
Others % |
| Mayong | 36.29 | 63.32 | 0.39 |
| Bhuragaon | 60.26 | 39.56 | 0.18 |
| Laharighat | 91.26 | 8.61 | 0.13 |
| Morigaon | 21.46 | 78.27 | 0.27 |
| Mikirbheta | 48.36 | 51.48 | 0.16 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent of Population |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 117,841 | 60,194 | 57,647 | 12.31% | 958 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 136,777 | 68,382 | 68,395 | 14.29% | 1001 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
Households |
| Urban | 7.66% | 73,298 | 37,528 | 35,770 | 953–954 | 937 | 84.17% | -- |
| Rural | 92.34% | 884,125 | 449,123 | 435,002 | 969 | 957 | 66.6% | 184,602 |
| Total | 100% | 957,423 | 486,651 | 470,772 | 967–968 | 956–957 | 68.03% | 184,602 |
Child Population (0–6 years) (2011)
| Population Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
| All Areas | 163,819 | 83,746 | 80,073 | 956 |
| Urban | 8,703 | 4,493 | 4,210 | 937 |
| Rural | 155,116 | 79,253 | 75,863 | 957 |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 260,968 | 221,150 | 39,818 |
| Cultivators | 134,827 | 120,447 | 14,380 |
| Agricultural Labourer | 40,019 | 33,689 | 6,330 |
| Household Industries | 6,598 | 3,608 | 2,990 |
| Other Workers | 79,524 | 63,406 | 16,118 |
| Marginal Workers | 90,180 | 36,834 | 53,346 |
| Non Working | 606,275 | 228,667 | 377,608 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Muslim | 57.76% | 59.77% | 55.67% |
| Hindu | 78.37% | 84.27% | 72.37% |
| Religion not stated | 74.77% | 82.17% | 66.3% |
| Christian | 71.05% | 76.79% | 65.46% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Muslim | 958 |
| Hindu | 979 |
| Religion not stated | 843 |
| Christian | 1015 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Assamese: 73.02%
- Bengali: 22.18%
- Hindi: 1.41%
- Bodo: 1.21%
- Others: 2.18% (Tiwa, Nepali, etc.)
Administrative Structure: Subdistricts (Circles/Taluks)
| Subdistrict/Taluk Name |
| Bhuragaon |
| Laharighat |
| Morigaon |
| Mayong |
| Mikirbheta |
Village & Town Details (2011)
- Total Villages: 632
- Total Towns: 6
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 184,602
- Families without roof cover: 75
- Total people without roof cover: 299
Geography and Administrative Divisions
- District HQ: Morigaon
- Borders: North - Brahmaputra, South - Karbi Anglong, East - Nagaon, West - Kamrup
- Alluvial plains, many rivers (Kolong, Killing, Kopili)
Economic Facts
- Over 90% dependent on agriculture
- Crops: rice, rubber, coconut, banana, black pepper, sericulture
- 35 registered fisheries, paper mill at Jagiroad
- One of Assam's backward districts, receives BRGF funds
Tourism & Cultural Sites
- Mayong (ancient occult center)
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (one-horned rhinoceros)
- Notable rivers and scenic views
Historic & Political Highlights
- District formed in 1989, split from Nagaon
- Legendary rulers: Arimatta, Jungal Balahu, Supradhvaj
- Comprises three assembly constituencies: Jagiroad (SC), Morigaon, Laharighat