Jorhat District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Jorhat, a district of Assam
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Assam. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Jorhat District of Assam.
In 2011, Jorhat had population of 1,092,256 of which male and female were 556,805 and 535,451 respectively. In 2001 census, Jorhat had a population of 999,221 of which males
were 517,015 and remaining 482,206 were females. Jorhat District population
constituted 3.50 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Jorhat District was at 3.75
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 9.31 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Jorhat District recorded increase
of 14.69 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Jorhat Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Jorhat in 2011 were 82.15 compared to 82.15 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.63 and 76.45 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 83.62 and 68.49 in Jorhat District. Total literate in Jorhat District were 794,929 of which male and female were 432,335 and 362,594 respectively. In 2001, Jorhat District had 7,842,823 in its district.
Jorhat Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Jorhat, it stood at 962 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 933. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 967 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Jorhat District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 92.31 % | 1,008,219 |
| Muslims | 5.01 % | 54,684 |
| Christian | 1.93 % | 21,051 |
| Sikh | 0.14 % | 1,540 |
| Buddhist | 0.22 % | 2,378 |
| Jain | 0.07 % | 719 |
| Others | 0.05 % | 578 |
| Not Stated | 0.28 % | 3,087 |
Jorhat Population 2024
What is the population of Jorhat district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Jorhat was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Jorhat 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,092,256 | 10.92 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 1,170,000 | 11.79 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 1,180,000 | 11.87 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 1,190,000 | 11.93 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 1,190,000 | 11.99 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 1,200,000 | 12.04 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 1,200,000 | 12.08 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 1,210,000 | 12.12 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 1,210,000 | 12.15 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 1,210,000 | 12.18 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 1,210,000 | 12.20 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 1,220,000 | 12.22 Lakhs |
Jorhat Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10.92 Lakhs | 9.99 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 1,092,256 | 999,221 |
| Male | 556,805 | 517,015 |
| Female | 535,451 | 482,206 |
| Population Growth | 9.31% | 14.69% |
| Area Sq. Km | 2,851 | 2,851 |
| Density/km2 | 383 | 350 |
| Proportion to Assam Population | 3.50% | 3.75% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 962 | 933 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 964 | 967 |
| Average Literacy | 82.15 | 76.34 |
| Male Literacy | 87.63 | 83.62 |
| Female Literacy | 76.45 | 68.49 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 124,594 | 133,860 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.41% | 13.40% |
Jorhat Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Jorhat. There were total 124,594 children under age of 0-6 against 133,860 of 2001 census. Of total 124,594 male and female were 63,428 and 61,166 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 964 compared to 967 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.41 percent of Jorhat District compared to 13.40 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.99 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Jorhat Houseless Data
In 2011, total 281 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Jorhat district of Assam. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,173. This approx 0.10739240617584% of total population of Jorhat district.
Jorhat District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Jorhat district for 2011 is 383 people per sq. km. In 2001, Jorhat district density was at 350 people per sq. km. Jorhat district administers 2,851 square kilometers of areas.
Jorhat District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Jorhat population for 2011 census, 20.19 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 220,534 people lives in urban areas of which males are 113,837 and females are 106,697.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Jorhat district is 937 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Jorhat district was 948 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 21,200 of which males and females were 10,883 and 10,317. This child population figure of Jorhat district is 9.56 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Jorhat district as per census 2011 is 90.39 % of which males and females are 92.89 % and 87.72 % literates respectively.
In actual number 180,181 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 95,637 and 84,544 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 79.81 % population of Jorhat districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Jorhat district population living in rural areas is 871,722 of which males and females are 442,968 and 428,754 respectively.
In rural areas of Jorhat district, sex ratio is 968 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Jorhat district is considered, figure is 968 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 103,394 in rural areas of which males were 52,545 and females were 50,849. The child population comprises 11.86 % of total rural population of Jorhat district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Jorhat district is 80.01 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 86.24 and 73.58 percent respectively.
In total, 614,748 people were literate of which males and females were 336,698 and 278,050 respectively.
All details regarding Jorhat District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Jorhat District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 79.81 % | 20.19 % |
| Total Population | 871,722 | 220,534 |
| Male Population | 442,968 | 113,837 |
| Female Population | 428,754 | 106,697 |
| Sex Ratio | 968 | 937 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 968 | 948 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 103,394 | 21,200 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 52,545 | 10,883 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 50,849 | 10,317 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 11.86 % | 9.61 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 11.86 % | 9.56 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 11.86 % | 9.67 % |
| Literates | 614,748 | 180,181 |
| Male Literates | 336,698 | 95,637 |
| Female Literates | 278,050 | 84,544 |
| Average Literacy | 80.01 % | 90.39 % |
| Male Literacy | 86.24 % | 92.89 % |
| Female Literacy | 73.58 % | 87.72 % |
City/Metros in Jorhat District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Jorhat District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorhat (Urban Agglomeration) | 153,889 | 79,574 | 74,315 |
| Cities inside Jorhat District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Jorhat District | |||