Nagaon Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Nagaon district in Assam.

Total Population
28,23,768
Male
14,39,112
51.0%
Female
13,84,656
49.0%
Sex Ratio
962
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
60.58%
Density
711
per km²

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.

Villages1,412(1,361 inhabited51 uninhabited)
Urban Towns17
Households5,59,340
Total Area3,973 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 TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural24,54,23486.9%
🏙️ Urban3,69,53413.1%
Total28,23,768100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population24,54,234
Urban Population3,69,534

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

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male12,50,9851,88,12714,39,112
👩 Female12,03,2491,81,40713,84,656
Male Population14,39,112
51.0% of total
Female Population13,84,656
49.0% of total

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

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)7,69,5171,52,3339,21,850
Literate (Female)6,52,9831,35,8837,88,866
Total Literate14,22,5002,88,21617,10,716
Male Literacy Rate64.06%
Female Literacy Rate56.97%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Nagaon?
According to Census 2011, Nagaon has a total population of 28,23,768. This includes 24,54,234 people in rural areas and 3,69,534 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Nagaon?
Nagaon has 14,39,112 males (51.0%) and 13,84,656 females (49.0%).
What is the sex ratio of Nagaon?
The sex ratio of Nagaon is 962 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Nagaon?
Nagaon has an overall literacy rate of 60.58%. The male literacy rate is 64.06% and the female literacy rate is 56.97%.
What is the total area of Nagaon?
Nagaon covers a total area of 3,973 square kilometers with a population density of 711 persons per square kilometer.

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.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Nagaon, Assam.