Demographic data table of Bongaigaon

  • The population of Bongaigaon district is 7.39 Lakh, with a male population of 3.76 Lakh and a female population of 3.63 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Bongaigaon is 966/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 69.74%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 7.39 L 3.76 L 3.63 L

Population of Bongaigaon out of Assam

Bongaigaon
Assam

Population of Bongaigaon out of Assam

Facts
  • Total population of Bongaigaon is 7,38,804.
  • Bongaigaon is the 23rd most populated district in Assam.
  • 2.37% of the total population of Assam lives in Bongaigaon.
  • Assam's total population is 3.12 Crore.

Male population: 3,75,818

Percentage:

Female population: 3,62,986

Percentage:
Rural Population 6.29 L 3.20 L 3.09 L

Population of Bongaigaon out of Assam

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Bongaigaon out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Bongaigaon is 6,28,994.
  • 85.14% of the total population of Bongaigaon lives in rural area.
  • 85.9% of the total population of Assam lives in rural area.
  • Assam's rural population is 2.68 Crore.

Rural male population: 3,19,786

Percentage:

Rural female population: 3,09,208

Percentage:
Urban Population 1.10 L 56,032 53,778

Population of Bongaigaon out of Assam

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Bongaigaon out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Bongaigaon is 1,09,810.
  • 14.86% of the total population of Bongaigaon lives in urban area.
  • 14.1% of the total population of Assam lives in urban area.
  • Assam's urban population is 43.99 Lakh.

Male population: 56,032

Percentage:

Female population: 53,778

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 966 50.87% 49.13%
Sex ratio graph of Bongaigaon
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Bongaigaon is 966/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Bongaigaon stands at 6th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
  • Bongaigaon's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Assam.
  • Bongaigaon's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
958

Assam

966

Bongaigaon

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 967 50.84% 49.16%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Bongaigaon
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Bongaigaon is 967/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Bongaigaon stands at 7th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Bongaigaon's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Assam.
    • Bongaigaon's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    960

    Assam

    967

    Bongaigaon

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 960 51.03% 48.97%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Bongaigaon
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Bongaigaon is 960/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Bongaigaon stands at 8th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Bongaigaon's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Assam.
    • Bongaigaon's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    946

    Assam

    960

    Bongaigaon

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 69.74% 74.87% 64.43%
    Literacy rate graph of Bongaigaon
    Assam's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Bongaigaon is 69.74% which ranks at 15th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Bongaigaon's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Assam (72.19%)
    • Bongaigaon's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 74.87% and 64.43% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 66.42% 71.74% 60.91%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Bongaigaon
    Assam's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Bongaigaon is 66.42% which ranks at 18th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Bongaigaon's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Assam (69.34%)
    • Bongaigaon's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 71.74% and 60.91% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 87.37% 91.42% 83.17%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Bongaigaon
    Assam's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Bongaigaon is 87.37% which ranks at 14th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Bongaigaon's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Assam (88.47%)
    • Bongaigaon's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 91.42% and 83.17% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 1.16 L 59,099 57,293

    Children population out of the total population of Bongaigaon

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Bongaigaon

    Facts
    • Out of 7.39 Lakh people of Bongaigaon, 1,16,392 are children.
    • With 15.75%, Bongaigaon stands at 10th rank out of 27 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Bongaigaon is 3.76 Lakh out of which 59,099 or 15.73% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Bongaigaon is 3.63 Lakh out of which 57,293 or 15.78% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 59,099

    Female children: 57,293

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 1.05 L 53,336 51,915

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Bongaigaon

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Bongaigaon

    Facts
    • Out of 6.29 Lakh rural people of Bongaigaon, 1,05,251 are children.
    • With 16.73%, Bongaigaon stands at 9th rank out of 27 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Bongaigaon is 3.76 Lakh out of which 53,336 or 16.68% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Bongaigaon is 3.63 Lakh out of which 51,915 or 16.79% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 53,336

    Female children: 51,915

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 11,141 5,763 5,378

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Bongaigaon

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Bongaigaon

    Facts
    • Out of 7.39 Lakh urban people of Bongaigaon, 11,141 are children.
    • With 10.15%, Bongaigaon stands at 13th rank out of 27 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Bongaigaon is 3.76 Lakh out of which 5,763 or 10.29% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Bongaigaon is 3.63 Lakh out of which 5,378 or 10% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 5,763

    Female children: 5,378

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Bongaigaon

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 48.61% Muslim 50.22%
    Sikh 0.05% Christian 0.8%
    Buddhism 0.03% Jainism 0.12%
    Others 0% NA 0.16%
    Worker Ratio 34.62% 52.56% 16.05%
    Worker population ratio graph of Bongaigaon
    Worker population ratio: 34.62%
    Worker population ratio rank: 23rd/27
    Facts
    • Bongaigaon's worker population ratio(WPR) is 34.62%; in other words, 34.62% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Bongaigaon is lower than the WPR of Assam and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Bongaigaon is 52.56% while female WPR is 16.05%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 34.74% 52.06% 16.82%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Bongaigaon
    Rural worker population ratio: 34.74%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 22nd/27
    Facts
    • Bongaigaon's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 34.74%; in other words, 34.74% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Bongaigaon is lower than the rural WPR of Assam and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Bongaigaon is 52.06% while female WPR is 16.82%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 33.99% 55.43% 11.64%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Bongaigaon
    Urban worker population ratio: 33.99%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 20th/27
    Facts
    • Bongaigaon's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 33.99%; in other words, 33.99% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Bongaigaon is lower than the urban WPR of Assam and lower than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Bongaigaon is 55.43% while female WPR is 11.64%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 1.50 L -- --
    Rural household 1.25 L -- --
    Urban household 24,923 -- --
    Scheduled castes 82,784 42,513 40,271
    Rural SC 67,460 34,760 32,700
    Urban SC 15,324 7,753 7,571
    Scheduled Tribes 18,835 9,377 9,458
    Rural ST 15,267 7,574 7,693
    Urban ST 3,568 1,803 1,765

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