Goalpara Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Goalpara district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Goalpara
Goalpara comprises 829 villages, of which 779 are inhabited and 50 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,98,454, spread across 1,824 square kilometers.
| Villages | 829(779 inhabited • 50 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 11 |
| Households | 1,98,454 |
| Total Area | 1,824 km² |
Goalpara Urban & Rural Population
Goalpara had 1,38,062 people in urban areas (13.7%) and 8,70,121 people in rural areas (86.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,70,121 | 86.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,38,062 | 13.7% |
| Total | 10,08,183 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Goalpara
The total population comprises 5,13,292 males (50.9%) and 4,94,891 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 964 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,43,244 | 70,048 | 5,13,292 |
| 👩 Female | 4,26,877 | 68,014 | 4,94,891 |
Literacy Rate in Goalpara
The literacy rate is 55.9%. Male literacy stands at 59.28% while female literacy is 52.39%, indicating a gender gap of 6.89 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,63,577.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,56,085 | 48,217 | 3,04,302 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,17,303 | 41,972 | 2,59,275 |
| Total Literate | 4,73,388 | 90,189 | 5,63,577 |
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About Goalpara Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Goalpara in Assam has a total population of 10,08,183 with a literacy rate of 55.9% and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Goalpara district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.