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Karimganj District - Population 2011-2024

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

In 2011, Karimganj had population of 1,228,686 of which male and female were 625,864 and 602,822 respectively. In 2001 census, Karimganj had a population of 1,007,976 of which males were 517,680 and remaining 490,296 were females. Karimganj District population constituted 3.94 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Karimganj District was at 3.78 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 21.90 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Karimganj District recorded increase of 21.87 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Karimganj Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Karimganj in 2011 were 78.22 compared to 78.22 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 84.12 and 72.09 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 74.69 and 57.28 in Karimganj District. Total literate in Karimganj District were 795,297 of which male and female were 435,942 and 359,355 respectively. In 2001, Karimganj District had 7,774,778 in its district.


Karimganj Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Karimganj, it stood at 963 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 947. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 965 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Karimganj District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 42.48 % 521,962
Muslims 56.36 % 692,489
Christian 0.98 % 11,990
Sikh 0.01 % 114
Buddhist 0.04 % 446
Jain 0.04 % 524
Others 0.01 % 110
Not Stated 0.09 % 1,051

Karimganj Population 2024

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

Year Projected Population
2011 1,228,686 12.29 Lakhs
2021 1,450,000 14.57 Lakhs
2022 1,480,000 14.80 Lakhs
2023 1,500,000 15.00 Lakhs
2024 1,510,000 15.17 Lakhs
2025 1,530,000 15.32 Lakhs
2026 1,540,000 15.45 Lakhs
2027 1,550,000 15.56 Lakhs
2028 1,560,000 15.65 Lakhs
2029 1,570,000 15.73 Lakhs
2030 1,570,000 15.80 Lakhs
2031 1,580,000 15.86 Lakhs

Karimganj Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 12.29 Lakhs 10.08 Lakhs
Actual Population 1,228,686 1,007,976
Male 625,864 517,680
Female 602,822 490,296
Population Growth 21.90% 21.87%
Area Sq. Km 1,809 1,809
Density/km2 679 557
Proportion to Assam Population 3.94% 3.78%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 963 947
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 969 965
Average Literacy 78.22 66.24
Male Literacy 84.12 74.69
Female Literacy 72.09 57.28
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 211,960 177,409
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 17.25% 17.60%

Karimganj Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Karimganj. There were total 211,960 children under age of 0-6 against 177,409 of 2001 census. Of total 211,960 male and female were 107,638 and 104,322 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 969 compared to 965 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 17.25 percent of Karimganj District compared to 17.60 percent of 2001. There was net change of -0.35 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Karimganj Houseless Data

In 2011, total 169 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Karimganj district of Assam. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 677. This approx 0.055099512812875% of total population of Karimganj district.


Karimganj District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Karimganj district for 2011 is 679 people per sq. km. In 2001, Karimganj district density was at 557 people per sq. km. Karimganj district administers 1,809 square kilometers of areas.


Karimganj District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Karimganj population for 2011 census, 8.93 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 109,700 people lives in urban areas of which males are 55,354 and females are 54,346. Sex Ratio in urban region of Karimganj district is 982 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Karimganj district was 962 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 11,626 of which males and females were 5,926 and 5,700. This child population figure of Karimganj district is 10.71 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Karimganj district as per census 2011 is 92.82 % of which males and females are 95.28 % and 90.33 % literates respectively. In actual number 91,037 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 47,096 and 43,941 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 91.07 % population of Karimganj districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Karimganj district population living in rural areas is 1,118,986 of which males and females are 570,510 and 548,476 respectively. In rural areas of Karimganj district, sex ratio is 961 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Karimganj district is considered, figure is 970 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 200,334 in rural areas of which males were 101,712 and females were 98,622. The child population comprises 17.83 % of total rural population of Karimganj district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Karimganj district is 76.66 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 82.95 and 70.11 percent respectively. In total, 704,260 people were literate of which males and females were 388,846 and 315,414 respectively.

All details regarding Karimganj District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Karimganj District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 91.07 % 8.93 %
Total Population 1,118,986 109,700
Male Population 570,510 55,354
Female Population 548,476 54,346
Sex Ratio 961 982
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 970 962
Child Population (0-6) 200,334 11,626
Male Child(0-6) 101,712 5,926
Female Child(0-6) 98,622 5,700
Child Percentage (0-6) 17.90 % 10.60 %
Male Child Percentage 17.83 % 10.71 %
Female Child Percentage 17.98 % 10.49 %
Literates 704,260 91,037
Male Literates 388,846 47,096
Female Literates 315,414 43,941
Average Literacy 76.66 % 92.82 %
Male Literacy 82.95 % 95.28 %
Female Literacy 70.11 % 90.33 %

City/Metros in Karimganj District

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