Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Assam.
Total Population
3,12,05,576
Male
1,59,39,443
51.1%
Female
1,52,66,133
48.9%
Sex Ratio
958
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
61.46%
Density
398
per km²
Administrative Details of Assam
Assam comprises 26,395 villages, of which 25,372 are inhabited and 1,023 are uninhabited. There are 214 urban towns in Assam. The total number of households stands at 64,06,471, spread across 78,438 square kilometers.
Villages
26,395(25,372 inhabited • 1,023 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
214
Households
64,06,471
Total Area
78,438 km²
Assam Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Assam had 43,98,542 people in urban areas (14.1%) and 2,68,07,034 people in rural areas (85.9%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
2,68,07,034
85.9%
🏙️ Urban
43,98,542
14.1%
Total
3,12,05,576
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population2,68,07,034
Urban Population43,98,542
Gender Distribution in Assam
The total population of Assam comprises 1,59,39,443 males (51.1%) and 1,52,66,133 females (48.9%). The sex ratio in Assam is 958 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
1,36,78,989
22,60,454
1,59,39,443
👩 Female
1,31,28,045
21,38,088
1,52,66,133
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population1,59,39,443
51.1% of total
Female Population1,52,66,133
48.9% of total
Literacy Rate in Assam
The literacy rate in Assam is 61.46% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 66.3% while female literacy is 56.4%, indicating a gender gap of 9.90 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,91,77,977.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
87,06,193
18,62,446
1,05,68,639
Literate (Female)
69,79,243
16,30,095
86,09,338
Total Literate
1,56,85,436
34,92,541
1,91,77,977
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate66.3%
Female Literacy Rate56.4%
Assam District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Assam has 27 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
According to Census 2011, Assam has a total population of 3,12,05,576. This includes 2,68,07,034 people in rural areas and 43,98,542 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Assam?▼
Assam has 1,59,39,443 males (51.1%) and 1,52,66,133 females (48.9%).
What is the sex ratio of Assam?▼
The sex ratio of Assam is 958 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 958 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Assam?▼
Assam has an overall literacy rate of 61.46%. The male literacy rate is 66.3% and the female literacy rate is 56.4%. Total literate population is 1,91,77,977.
What is the total area of Assam?▼
Assam covers a total area of 78,438 square kilometers with a population density of 398 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Assam?▼
Assam comprises 27 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Assam?▼
Assam has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 22,31,321 (7.15% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 38,84,371 (12.45% of total).
About Assam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Assam has a total population of 3,12,05,576 with a literacy rate of 61.46% and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1000 males.
Assam comprises 27 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Assam including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.