Golaghat Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Golaghat district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Golaghat
Golaghat comprises 1,125 villages, of which 1,032 are inhabited and 93 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,27,197, spread across 3,502 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,125(1,032 inhabited • 93 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 2,27,197 |
| Total Area | 3,502 km² |
Golaghat Urban & Rural Population
Golaghat had 97,736 people in urban areas (9.2%) and 9,69,152 people in rural areas (90.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,69,152 | 90.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 97,736 | 9.2% |
| Total | 10,66,888 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Golaghat
The total population comprises 5,43,161 males (50.9%) and 5,23,727 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 964 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,93,125 | 50,036 | 5,43,161 |
| 👩 Female | 4,76,027 | 47,700 | 5,23,727 |
Literacy Rate in Golaghat
The literacy rate is 67.65%. Male literacy stands at 72.99% while female literacy is 62.11%, indicating a gender gap of 10.88 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,21,764.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,54,039 | 42,436 | 3,96,475 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,86,939 | 38,350 | 3,25,289 |
| Total Literate | 6,40,978 | 80,786 | 7,21,764 |
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About Golaghat Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Golaghat in Assam has a total population of 10,66,888 with a literacy rate of 67.65% and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Golaghat district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.