Jorhat Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jorhat district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Jorhat
Jorhat comprises 848 villages, of which 763 are inhabited and 85 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,36,262, spread across 2,851 square kilometers.
| Villages | 848(763 inhabited • 85 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 11 |
| Households | 2,36,262 |
| Total Area | 2,851 km² |
Jorhat Urban & Rural Population
Jorhat had 2,20,534 people in urban areas (20.2%) and 8,71,722 people in rural areas (79.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,71,722 | 79.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,20,534 | 20.2% |
| Total | 10,92,256 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jorhat
The total population comprises 5,56,805 males (51.0%) and 5,35,451 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 962 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,42,968 | 1,13,837 | 5,56,805 |
| 👩 Female | 4,28,754 | 1,06,697 | 5,35,451 |
Literacy Rate in Jorhat
The literacy rate is 72.78%. Male literacy stands at 77.65% while female literacy is 67.72%, indicating a gender gap of 9.93 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,94,929.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,36,698 | 95,637 | 4,32,335 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,78,050 | 84,544 | 3,62,594 |
| Total Literate | 6,14,748 | 1,80,181 | 7,94,929 |
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About Jorhat Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jorhat in Assam has a total population of 10,92,256 with a literacy rate of 72.78% and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jorhat district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.