Assam Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy
As per details from Census 2011, Assam has population of 3.12 Crores, an increase from figure of 2.67 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Assam as per lastest census data is 31,205,576 of which male and female are 15,939,443 and 15,266,133 respectively. In 2001, total population was 26,655,528 in which males were 13,777,037 while females were 12,878,491. The total population growth in this decade was 17.07 percent while in previous decade it was 18.85 percent. The population of Assam forms 2.58 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 2.59 percent.
Assam Sex Ratio 2023
Sex Ratio in Assam is 958 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 935 per 1000 males in Assam.
Assam Literacy Rate 2023
Literacy rate in Assam has seen upward trend and is 72.19 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 77.85 percent while female literacy is at 66.27 percent.
Assam 2023 Population
What is the population of Assam in 2023 ? The last census of Assam was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Assam 2023 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.12 Crores | 31,205,576 |
| 2021 | 3.58 Crores | 35,790,000 |
| 2022 | 3.62 Crores | 36,240,000 |
| 2023 | 3.66 Crores | 36,630,000 |
Assam Religion wise Population 2023
Hinduism is majority religion in state of Assam with 61.47 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Assam with approximately 34.22 % following it. In Assam state, Christinity is followed by 3.74 %, Jainism by 0.08 %, Sikhism by 0.07 % and Buddhism by 0.07 %. Around 0.09 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.16 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.47 % |
| Muslim | 34.22 % |
| Christian | 3.74 % |
Assam Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 3.12 Crores | 2.67 Crore |
| Actual Population | 31,205,576 | 26,655,528 |
| Male | 15,939,443 | 13,777,037 |
| Female | 15,266,133 | 12,878,491 |
| Population Growth | 17.07% | 18.85% |
| Percantage of total Population | 2.58% | 2.59% |
| Sex Ratio | 958 | 935 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 962 | 965 |
| Density/km2 | 398 | 340 |
| Area(Km 2) | 78,438 | 78,438 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 4,638,130 | 4,498,075 |
| Literacy | 72.19 % | 63.25 % |
| Male Literacy | 77.85 % | 71.28 % |
| Female Literacy | 66.27 % | 54.61 % |
Assam Urban Population
Out of total population of Assam, 14.10% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Assam increased by 27.89 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Assam was 946 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Assam for Urban regions was 88.47 percent.
Assam Rural Population
Of the total population of Assam state, around 85.90 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Assam for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 15.47%. In rural regions of Assam state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 960. Average literacy rate in Assam for rural areas was 69.34 percent.
Assam City List
Assam Metropolitan Regions
| Large Metropolitan Region | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guwahati | 962,334 | 498,450 | 463,884 |
Assam State Information
Recently as per Assam census data, 87.92% houses are owned while 6.84% were rented. In all, 74.13% couples in Assam lived in single family. In 2011, 44.09% of Assam population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 1.57% of Assam population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Assam. 3.77% of family in Assam owned car while 10.15% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Assam, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Assam population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Assam.While Dispur is the capital city of Assam state, largest remains Guwahti as per census 2011. The languages spoken in the Assam state includes Assamese, Bodo and Karbi. In total Assam (AS) state comprises 27 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Assam state is AS.