Barpeta Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Barpeta district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Barpeta
Barpeta comprises 835 villages, of which 825 are inhabited and 10 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,37,929, spread across 2,282 square kilometers.
| Villages | 835(825 inhabited • 10 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 3,37,929 |
| Total Area | 2,282 km² |
Barpeta Urban & Rural Population
Barpeta had 1,47,353 people in urban areas (8.7%) and 15,46,269 people in rural areas (91.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,46,269 | 91.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,47,353 | 8.7% |
| Total | 16,93,622 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Barpeta
The total population comprises 8,67,004 males (51.2%) and 8,26,618 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 953 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,91,789 | 75,215 | 8,67,004 |
| 👩 Female | 7,54,480 | 72,138 | 8,26,618 |
Literacy Rate in Barpeta
The literacy rate is 52.97%. Male literacy stands at 57.56% while female literacy is 48.15%, indicating a gender gap of 9.41 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,97,058.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,37,702 | 61,336 | 4,99,038 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,44,760 | 53,260 | 3,98,020 |
| Total Literate | 7,82,462 | 1,14,596 | 8,97,058 |
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About Barpeta Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Barpeta in Assam has a total population of 16,93,622 with a literacy rate of 52.97% and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Barpeta district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.