Dhemaji Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dhemaji district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Dhemaji
Dhemaji comprises 1,319 villages, of which 1,264 are inhabited and 55 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,29,869, spread across 3,237 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,319(1,264 inhabited • 55 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 1,29,869 |
| Total Area | 3,237 km² |
Dhemaji Urban & Rural Population
Dhemaji had 48,285 people in urban areas (7.0%) and 6,37,848 people in rural areas (93.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,37,848 | 93.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 48,285 | 7.0% |
| Total | 6,86,133 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dhemaji
The total population comprises 3,51,249 males (51.2%) and 3,34,884 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 953 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,26,278 | 24,971 | 3,51,249 |
| 👩 Female | 3,11,570 | 23,314 | 3,34,884 |
Literacy Rate in Dhemaji
The literacy rate is 61.65%. Male literacy stands at 67.69% while female literacy is 55.32%, indicating a gender gap of 12.37 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,23,028.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,18,382 | 19,379 | 2,37,761 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,69,030 | 16,237 | 1,85,267 |
| Total Literate | 3,87,412 | 35,616 | 4,23,028 |
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About Dhemaji Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dhemaji in Assam has a total population of 6,86,133 with a literacy rate of 61.65% and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dhemaji district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.