Assam - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Assam is a state in India with 27 districts, 184 tehsils and 26395 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 31205576, sex ratio is 957.76% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 61.46%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Assam
CapitalDispur
High CourtGauhati High Court
Area78438 sq km
State Code17
Census Year2011
Total Population
31205576
Sex Ratio
957.76%
Literacy Rate
61.46%
Districts
27
Villages
26395
Households
6406471
Administrative Overview of Assam
| State | Assam |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Dispur |
| High Court | Gauhati High Court |
| Total Area | 78438 |
| Total Districts | 27 |
| Total Tehsils | 184 |
| Total Villages | 26395 |
| Total Households | 6406471 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Assam - (Census 2011)
Total Population by Gender
Total
31205576
Male
15939443
Female
15266133
Sex Ratio
957.76%females per 1,000 males
Children Population (Age 0-6 Years)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 4638130 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 2363485 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 2274645 |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
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Religion Population in Assam
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 19180759 | 61.47% | |
| Muslim | 10679345 | 34.22% | |
| Sikh | 20672 | 0.07% | |
| Christian | 1165867 | 3.74% | |
| Jain | 25949 | 0.08% | |
| Buddhist | 54993 | 0.18% |
Literacy Rate in Assam
Literate Population & Literacy Rate by Gender
Total Literates
19177977
61.46%
Male Literates
10568639
66.30%
Female Literates
8609338
56.40%
Workers in Assam
Total Workers & Work Participation Rate by Gender
Total Workers
11969690
38.36%
Male Workers
8541560
53.59%
Female Workers
3428130
22.46%
Districts List in Assam
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Assam state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.