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Golaghat District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Golaghat, 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 Golaghat District of Assam.

In 2011, Golaghat had population of 1,066,888 of which male and female were 543,161 and 523,727 respectively. In 2001 census, Golaghat had a population of 946,279 of which males were 490,286 and remaining 455,993 were females. Golaghat District population constituted 3.42 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Golaghat District was at 3.55 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 12.75 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Golaghat District recorded increase of 14.27 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Golaghat Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Golaghat in 2011 were 77.43 compared to 77.43 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 83.56 and 71.09 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 77.14 and 60.99 in Golaghat District. Total literate in Golaghat District were 721,764 of which male and female were 396,475 and 325,289 respectively. In 2001, Golaghat District had 7,010,217 in its district.


Golaghat Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Golaghat, it stood at 964 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 930. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 963 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Golaghat District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 85.99 % 917,426
Muslims 8.46 % 90,312
Christian 4.74 % 50,582
Sikh 0.11 % 1,131
Buddhist 0.36 % 3,863
Jain 0.05 % 530
Others 0.13 % 1,347
Not Stated 0.16 % 1,697

Golaghat Population 2024

What is the population of Golaghat district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Golaghat was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Golaghat 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 1,066,888 10.67 Lakhs
2021 1,180,000 11.82 Lakhs
2022 1,190,000 11.93 Lakhs
2023 1,200,000 12.03 Lakhs
2024 1,210,000 12.11 Lakhs
2025 1,210,000 12.18 Lakhs
2026 1,220,000 12.23 Lakhs
2027 1,220,000 12.28 Lakhs
2028 1,230,000 12.33 Lakhs
2029 1,230,000 12.36 Lakhs
2030 1,230,000 12.39 Lakhs
2031 1,240,000 12.42 Lakhs

Golaghat Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 10.67 Lakhs 9.46 Lakhs
Actual Population 1,066,888 946,279
Male 543,161 490,286
Female 523,727 455,993
Population Growth 12.75% 14.27%
Area Sq. Km 3,502 3,502
Density/km2 305 270
Proportion to Assam Population 3.42% 3.55%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 964 930
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 963 963
Average Literacy 77.43 69.38
Male Literacy 83.56 77.14
Female Literacy 71.09 60.99
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 134,793 142,939
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.63% 15.11%

Golaghat Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Golaghat. There were total 134,793 children under age of 0-6 against 142,939 of 2001 census. Of total 134,793 male and female were 68,662 and 66,131 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 963 compared to 963 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.63 percent of Golaghat District compared to 15.11 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.48 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Golaghat Houseless Data

In 2011, total 83 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Golaghat district of Assam. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 326. This approx 0.030556159596884% of total population of Golaghat district.


Golaghat District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Golaghat district for 2011 is 305 people per sq. km. In 2001, Golaghat district density was at 270 people per sq. km. Golaghat district administers 3,502 square kilometers of areas.


Golaghat District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Golaghat population for 2011 census, 9.16 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 97,736 people lives in urban areas of which males are 50,036 and females are 47,700. Sex Ratio in urban region of Golaghat district is 953 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Golaghat district was 930 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 9,673 of which males and females were 5,011 and 4,662. This child population figure of Golaghat district is 10.01 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Golaghat district as per census 2011 is 91.74 % of which males and females are 94.25 % and 89.11 % literates respectively. In actual number 80,786 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 42,436 and 38,350 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 90.84 % population of Golaghat districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Golaghat district population living in rural areas is 969,152 of which males and females are 493,125 and 476,027 respectively. In rural areas of Golaghat district, sex ratio is 965 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Golaghat district is considered, figure is 966 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 125,120 in rural areas of which males were 63,651 and females were 61,469. The child population comprises 12.91 % of total rural population of Golaghat district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Golaghat district is 75.94 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 82.44 and 69.22 percent respectively. In total, 640,978 people were literate of which males and females were 354,039 and 286,939 respectively.

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Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 90.84 % 9.16 %
Total Population 969,152 97,736
Male Population 493,125 50,036
Female Population 476,027 47,700
Sex Ratio 965 953
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 966 930
Child Population (0-6) 125,120 9,673
Male Child(0-6) 63,651 5,011
Female Child(0-6) 61,469 4,662
Child Percentage (0-6) 12.91 % 9.90 %
Male Child Percentage 12.91 % 10.01 %
Female Child Percentage 12.91 % 9.77 %
Literates 640,978 80,786
Male Literates 354,039 42,436
Female Literates 286,939 38,350
Average Literacy 75.94 % 91.74 %
Male Literacy 82.44 % 94.25 %
Female Literacy 69.22 % 89.11 %

City/Metros in Golaghat District

Urban Agglomerations inside Golaghat District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Golaghat District
Cities inside Golaghat District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Golaghat District