Bongaigaon Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bongaigaon district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon comprises 563 villages, of which 535 are inhabited and 28 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,50,018, spread across 1,093 square kilometers.
| Villages | 563(535 inhabited • 28 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,50,018 |
| Total Area | 1,093 km² |
Bongaigaon Urban & Rural Population
Bongaigaon had 1,09,810 people in urban areas (14.9%) and 6,28,994 people in rural areas (85.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,28,994 | 85.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,09,810 | 14.9% |
| Total | 7,38,804 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bongaigaon
The total population comprises 3,75,818 males (50.9%) and 3,62,986 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 966 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,19,786 | 56,032 | 3,75,818 |
| 👩 Female | 3,09,208 | 53,778 | 3,62,986 |
Literacy Rate in Bongaigaon
The literacy rate is 58.75%. Male literacy stands at 63.09% while female literacy is 54.26%, indicating a gender gap of 8.83 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,34,078.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,91,158 | 45,956 | 2,37,114 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,56,711 | 40,253 | 1,96,964 |
| Total Literate | 3,47,869 | 86,209 | 4,34,078 |
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About Bongaigaon Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bongaigaon in Assam has a total population of 7,38,804 with a literacy rate of 58.75% and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bongaigaon district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.