Nalbari District - Population 2011-2025
Nalbari District Assam Census 2021/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Nalbari District Census 2021 & Estimates for 2025
- Estimated Population (2025): 890,163 – 897,861 (approx. 8.9 lakh)
- Estimated Male Population (2025): 456,833 – 459,000
- Estimated Female Population (2025): 433,330 – 439,000
- Population (2011): 771,639
- Male Population (2011): 396,006
- Female Population (2011): 375,633
- Area: 1,052 sq.km
- Population Density (2011): 733 people/sq.km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 949 females/1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6, 2011): 967
- Literacy Rate (2011): 78.63% (Male: 84.36%, Female: 72.57%)
- No. of Households (2011): 155,248
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 95,333 (12.35%)
- Urban Population (2011): 82,730 (10.72%)
- Rural Population (2011): 688,909 (89.28%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2011 | 771,639 | -- |
| 2021 | 850,200 | +10.2% |
| 2025 | 897,861 | +16.36% |
| 2026 | 905,520 | +17.35% |
| 2031 | 941,064 | +21.96% |
| 2036 | 970,569 | +25.78% |
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Growth |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 91,724 | -- | -- | 45,590 | 46,134 |
| 1911 | 103,949 | +12,225 | +13.33% | 52,830 | 51,119 |
| 1921 | 118,705 | +14,756 | +14.20% | 61,830 | 56,875 |
| 1931 | 151,846 | +33,141 | +27.92% | 79,810 | 72,036 |
| 1941 | 196,535 | +44,689 | +29.43% | 105,000 | 91,850 |
| 1951 | 231,698 | +35,163 | +17.89% | 121,000 | 110,698 |
| 1961 | 329,736 | +98,038 | +42.31% | 173,000 | 156,736 |
| 1971 | 429,760 | +100,024 | +30.33% | 223,000 | 206,760 |
| 1991 | 603,307 | +173,547 | +40.38% | 313,000 | 290,307 |
| 2001 | 689,053 | +85,746 | +14.21% | 356,730 | 332,323 |
| 2011 | 771,639 | +82,586 | +11.99% | 396,006 | 375,633 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
2011 (%) |
Estimated 2025 Population |
| Hindu | 491,582 | 63.71% | 567,089 |
| Muslim | 277,488 | 35.96% | 320,110 |
| Christian | 429 | 0.06% | 495 |
| Sikh | 62 | 0.01% | 72 |
| Buddhist | 27 | 0.00% | 31 |
| Jain | 1,004 | 0.13% | 1,158 |
| No Religion Specified | 1,038 | 0.13% | 1,197 |
| Others | 9 | 0.00% | 10 |
Circle-wise Religion Profile (2011)
| Circle |
Hindu (%) |
Muslim (%) |
Others (%) |
| Tihu (Pt) | 96.44 | 3.23 | 0.33 |
| Pachim Nalbari | 76.74 | 23.07 | 0.19 |
| Barkhetri | 26.54 | 73.23 | 0.23 |
| Barbhag | 80.25 | 19.56 | 0.19 |
| Nalbari | 78.91 | 20.28 | 0.81 |
| Banekuchi | 66.59 | 33.22 | 0.19 |
| Ghograpar (Pt) | 65.04 | 34.78 | 0.18 |
| Baganpara (Pt) | 73.60 | 26.34 | 0.06 |
| Barama (Pt) | 53.18 | 46.73 | 0.09 |
Caste-wise Population (2011)
| Caste |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percent |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60,216 | 30,654 | 29,562 | 7.8% | 965 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 23,364 | 11,692 | 11,672 | 3.03% | 999 |
Urban/Rural/Household Statistics (2011)
| Region |
Population (%) |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Literacy (%) |
No. of Households |
| Urban | 10.72% | 82,730 | 42,329 | 40,401 | 954 | 958 | 89.89% | -- |
| Rural | 89.28% | 688,909 | 353,677 | 335,232 | 948 | 968 | 77.22% | 155,248 |
| Total | 100% | 771,639 | 396,006 | 375,633 | 949 | 967 | 78.63% | 155,248 |
Child Population (0–6 years) (2011)
| Region |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
Proportion (%) |
| All Areas | 95,333 | 48,458 | 46,875 | 967 | 12.35% |
| Urban | 7,574 | 3,869 | 3,705 | 958 | 9.16% |
| Rural | 87,759 | 44,589 | 43,170 | 968 | 12.74% |
Workforce Profile (2011)
| Work Type |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Total Workers | 267,623 | 210,202 | 57,421 |
| Main Workers | 196,773 | 172,308 | 24,465 |
| Cultivators | 51,345 | 48,028 | 3,317 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 19,603 | 17,452 | 2,151 |
| Household Industries | 8,578 | 4,913 | 3,665 |
| Other Workers | 117,247 | 101,915 | 15,332 |
| Marginal Workers | 70,850 | 37,894 | 32,956 |
| Non Working | 504,016 | 185,804 | 318,212 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 86.48% | 91.82% | 80.88% |
| Muslim | 63.36% | 70.04% | 56.21% |
| Religion not stated | 78.63% | 82.05% | 75.00% |
| Jain | 96.72% | 98.37% | 94.81% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 954 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Religion not stated | 933 |
| Jain | 839 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Assamese: 85.87%
- Bengali: 11.00%
- Boro: 2.53%
- Others: 0.60%
Administrative Structure: Circles (Taluks/Subdistricts)
| Circle/Taluk Name |
| Tihu (Pt) |
| Pachim Nalbari |
| Barkhetri |
| Barbhag |
| Nalbari |
| Banekuchi |
| Ghograpar (Pt) |
| Baganpara (Pt) |
| Barama (Pt) |
Village & Town Details
- Total Villages: 456
- Total Towns: 11
Households and Homeless Data (2011)
- Total households: 155,248
- Families without roof cover: 36
- Total people without roof cover: 134
Geography and Administrative Divisions
- District HQ: Nalbari Town
- Borders: Baksa, Kamrup, Bajali, Barpeta, Tamulpur districts
- Major rivers: Nona, Buradia, Pagaldia, Ghogra, Borolia, Tihu
Major Religious Sites
- Billeswar Devalaya (temple)
- Balilecha Kali Mandir
- Basudev Devalaya
- Bhairabkunda Picnic Spot
- Thetha Gohain Than
Historic/Cultural/Education Facts
- Formed as a district in August 1985 (from Kamrup)
- High literacy and gender parity; strong agrarian economy