Chirang Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chirang district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Chirang
Chirang comprises 508 villages, of which 501 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 97,395, spread across 1,923 square kilometers.
| Villages | 508(501 inhabited • 7 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 97,395 |
| Total Area | 1,923 km² |
Chirang Urban & Rural Population
Chirang had 35,337 people in urban areas (7.3%) and 4,46,825 people in rural areas (92.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,46,825 | 92.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 35,337 | 7.3% |
| Total | 4,82,162 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chirang
The total population comprises 2,44,860 males (50.8%) and 2,37,302 females (49.2%). The sex ratio is 969 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,26,895 | 17,965 | 2,44,860 |
| 👩 Female | 2,19,930 | 17,372 | 2,37,302 |
Literacy Rate in Chirang
The literacy rate is 53.9%. Male literacy stands at 59.57% while female literacy is 48.05%, indicating a gender gap of 11.52 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,59,902.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,32,102 | 13,767 | 1,45,869 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,02,361 | 11,672 | 1,14,033 |
| Total Literate | 2,34,463 | 25,439 | 2,59,902 |
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About Chirang Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chirang in Assam has a total population of 4,82,162 with a literacy rate of 53.9% and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chirang district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.