Demographic data table of Cachar

  • The population of Cachar district is 17.37 Lakh, with a male population of 8.86 Lakh and a female population of 8.50 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Cachar is 959/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 79.34%, which is higher 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 17.37 L 8.86 L 8.50 L

Population of Cachar out of Assam

Cachar
Assam

Population of Cachar out of Assam

Facts
  • Total population of Cachar is 17,36,617.
  • Cachar is the 4th most populated district in Assam.
  • 5.57% of the total population of Assam lives in Cachar.
  • Assam's total population is 3.12 Crore.

Male population: 8,86,284

Percentage:

Female population: 8,50,333

Percentage:
Rural Population 14.21 L 7.27 L 6.94 L

Population of Cachar out of Assam

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Cachar out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Cachar is 14,21,153.
  • 81.83% of the total population of Cachar 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: 7,27,083

Percentage:

Rural female population: 6,94,070

Percentage:
Urban Population 3.15 L 1.59 L 1.56 L

Population of Cachar out of Assam

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Cachar out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Cachar is 3,15,464.
  • 18.17% of the total population of Cachar 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: 1,59,201

Percentage:

Female population: 1,56,263

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 959 51.04% 48.96%
Sex ratio graph of Cachar
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Cachar is 959/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Cachar stands at 13th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
  • Cachar's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Assam.
  • Cachar's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
958

Assam

959

Cachar

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 955 51.16% 48.84%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Cachar
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Cachar is 955/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Cachar stands at 17th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Cachar's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Assam.
    • Cachar's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    960

    Assam

    955

    Cachar

    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 982 50.47% 49.53%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Cachar
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Cachar is 982/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Cachar stands at 2nd position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Cachar's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Assam.
    • Cachar's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    946

    Assam

    982

    Cachar

    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 79.34% 84.78% 73.68%
    Literacy rate graph of Cachar
    Assam's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Cachar is 79.34% which ranks at 4th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Cachar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Assam (72.19%)
    • Cachar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 84.78% and 73.68% 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 77.08% 83.12% 70.75%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Cachar
    Assam's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Cachar is 77.08% which ranks at 4th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Cachar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Assam (69.34%)
    • Cachar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 83.12% and 70.75% 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 88.99% 91.95% 85.99%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Cachar
    Assam's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Cachar is 88.99% which ranks at 11th position out of 27 districts of Assam.
    • Cachar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Assam (88.47%)
    • Cachar's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 91.95% and 85.99% 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) 2.57 L 1.31 L 1.25 L

    Children population out of the total population of Cachar

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Cachar

    Facts
    • Out of 17.37 Lakh people of Cachar, 2,56,774 are children.
    • With 14.79%, Cachar stands at 16th rank out of 27 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Cachar is 8.86 Lakh out of which 1.31 Lakh or 14.83% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Cachar is 8.50 Lakh out of which 1.25 Lakh or 14.74% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,31,417

    Female children: 1,25,357

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 2.23 L 1.14 L 1.09 L

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Cachar

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Cachar

    Facts
    • Out of 14.21 Lakh rural people of Cachar, 2,22,673 are children.
    • With 15.67%, Cachar stands at 13th rank out of 27 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Cachar is 8.86 Lakh out of which 1.14 Lakh or 15.67% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Cachar is 8.50 Lakh out of which 1.09 Lakh or 15.67% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,13,943

    Female children: 1,08,730

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 34,101 17,474 16,627

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Cachar

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Cachar

    Facts
    • Out of 17.37 Lakh urban people of Cachar, 34,101 are children.
    • With 10.81%, Cachar stands at 10th rank out of 27 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Cachar is 8.86 Lakh out of which 17,474 or 10.98% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Cachar is 8.50 Lakh out of which 16,627 or 10.64% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 17,474

    Female children: 16,627

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Cachar

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

    Hindu 59.83% Muslim 37.71%
    Sikh 0.02% Christian 2.17%
    Buddhism 0.02% Jainism 0.1%
    Others 0.01% NA 0.16%
    Worker Ratio 35.01% 53% 16.27%
    Worker population ratio graph of Cachar
    Worker population ratio: 35.01%
    Worker population ratio rank: 19th/27
    Facts
    • Cachar's worker population ratio(WPR) is 35.01%; in other words, 35.01% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Cachar is lower than the WPR of Assam and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Cachar is 53% while female WPR is 16.27%.

    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 35.3% 52.57% 17.2%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Cachar
    Rural worker population ratio: 35.3%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 19th/27
    Facts
    • Cachar's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 35.3%; in other words, 35.3% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Cachar is lower than the rural WPR of Assam and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Cachar is 52.57% while female WPR is 17.2%.

    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 33.75% 54.96% 12.14%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Cachar
    Urban worker population ratio: 33.75%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 21st/27
    Facts
    • Cachar's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 33.75%; in other words, 33.75% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Cachar is lower than the urban WPR of Assam and lower than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Cachar is 54.96% while female WPR is 12.14%.

    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 3.80 L -- --
    Rural household 3.11 L -- --
    Urban household 69,205 -- --
    Scheduled castes 2.65 L 1.36 L 1.29 L
    Rural SC 2.16 L 1.11 L 1.05 L
    Urban SC 48,807 24,564 24,243
    Scheduled Tribes 17,569 8,736 8,833
    Rural ST 16,613 8,237 8,376
    Urban ST 956 499 457

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