Nagaon Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Nagaon district in Assam.
Administrative Details of Nagaon
Nagaon comprises 1,412 villages, of which 1,361 are inhabited and 51 are uninhabited. There are 17 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,59,340, spread across 3,973 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,412(1,361 inhabited • 51 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 17 |
| Households | 5,59,340 |
| Total Area | 3,973 km² |
Nagaon Urban & Rural Population
Nagaon had 3,69,534 people in urban areas (13.1%) and 24,54,234 people in rural areas (86.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 24,54,234 | 86.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,69,534 | 13.1% |
| Total | 28,23,768 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Nagaon
The total population comprises 14,39,112 males (51.0%) and 13,84,656 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 962 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 12,50,985 | 1,88,127 | 14,39,112 |
| 👩 Female | 12,03,249 | 1,81,407 | 13,84,656 |
Literacy Rate in Nagaon
The literacy rate is 60.58%. Male literacy stands at 64.06% while female literacy is 56.97%, indicating a gender gap of 7.09 percentage points. The total literate population is 17,10,716.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,69,517 | 1,52,333 | 9,21,850 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,52,983 | 1,35,883 | 7,88,866 |
| Total Literate | 14,22,500 | 2,88,216 | 17,10,716 |
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About Nagaon Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Nagaon in Assam has a total population of 28,23,768 with a literacy rate of 60.58% and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Nagaon district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.