Chirang District : Census 2011-2018 data

An official Census 2011 detail of Chirang, a district of Assam has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Assam. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Chirang District of Assam.

In 2011, Chirang had population of 482,162 of which male and female were 244,860 and 237,302 respectively. In 2001 census, Chirang had a population of 433,061 of which males were 222,364 and remaining 210,697 were females. Chirang District population constituted 1.55 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Chirang District was at 1.62 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 11.34 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Chirang District recorded increase of -0.08 percent to its population compared to 1991.

Chirang Population 2018

What is the population of Chirang in 2018? The fact is, last census for Chirang district was done only in 2011 and next such census would only be in 2021. But as per estimate and projection, population of Thane district in 2018 is 5.07 Lakhs compared to 2011 census figure of 4.82 Lakhs.

Chirang Table Data

Description 2011 2001
Population 4.82 Lakhs 4.33 Lakhs
Actual Population 482,162 433,061
Male 244,860 222,364
Female 237,302 210,697
Population Growth 11.34% -0.08%
Area Sq. Km 1,923 1,923
Density/km2 251 219
Proportion to Assam Population 1.55% 1.62%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 969 948
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 968 957
Average Literacy 63.55 52.61
Male Literacy 70.24 61.82
Female Literacy 56.65 42.87
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 73,215 79,044
Male Population (0-6 Age) 37,201 40,381
Female Population (0-6 Age) 36,014 38,663
Literates 259,902 2,551,490
Male Literates 145,869 1,426,757
Female Literates 114,033 1,124,733
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 15.18% 18.25%
Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) 15.19% 18.16%
Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) 15.18% 18.35%

Chirang District Density 2011

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Chirang district for 2011 is 251 people per sq. km. In 2001, Chirang district density was at 219 people per sq. km. Chirang district administers 1,923 square kilometers of areas.

Chirang Literacy Rate 2011

Average literacy rate of Chirang in 2011 were 63.55 compared to 52.61 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 70.24 and 56.65 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 61.82 and 42.87 in Chirang District. Total literate in Chirang District were 259,902 of which male and female were 145,869 and 114,033 respectively. In 2001, Chirang District had 2,551,490 in its district.

Chirang Sex Ratio 2011

With regards to Sex Ratio in Chirang, it stood at 969 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 948. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 968 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 957 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.

Chirang Child Population 2011

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Chirang. There were total 73,215 children under age of 0-6 against 79,044 of 2001 census. Of total 73,215 male and female were 37,201 and 36,014 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 968 compared to 957 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 15.18 percent of Chirang District compared to 18.25 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.07 percent in this compared to previous census of India.

Chirang Houseless Census

In 2011, total 36 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Chirang district of Assam. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 133. This approx 0.03% of total population of Chirang district.

Chirang Religion-wise Data 2011

Description Total Percentage
Hindu 320,647 66.50 %
Muslims 109,248 22.66 %
Christian 49,747 10.32 %
Sikh 87 0.02 %
Buddhist 406 0.08 %
Jain 125 0.03 %
Others 482 0.10 %
Not Stated 1,420 0.29 %

Chirang District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Chirang population for 2011 census, 7.33 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 35,337 people lives in urban areas of which males are 17,965 and females are 17,372. Sex Ratio in urban region of Chirang district is 967 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Chirang district was 961 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 4,039 of which males and females were 2,060 and 1,979. This child population figure of Chirang district is 11.47 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Chirang district as per census 2011 is 81.28 % of which males and females are 86.56 % and 75.83 % literates respectively. In actual number 25,439 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 13,767 and 11,672 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 92.67 % population of Chirang districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Chirang district population living in rural areas is 446,825 of which males and females are 226,895 and 219,930 respectively. In rural areas of Chirang district, sex ratio is 969 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Chirang district is considered, figure is 969 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 69,176 in rural areas of which males were 35,141 and females were 34,035. The child population comprises 15.49 % of total rural population of Chirang district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Chirang district is 62.08 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 68.89 and 55.06 percent respectively. In total, 234,463 people were literate of which males and females were 132,102 and 102,361 respectively.

All details regarding Chirang District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Chirang District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 92.67 % 7.33 %
Total Population 446,825 35,337
Male Population 226,895 17,965
Female Population 219,930 17,372
Sex Ratio 969 967
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 969 961
Child Population (0-6) 69,176 4,039
Male Child(0-6) 35,141 2,060
Female Child(0-6) 34,035 1,979
Child Percentage (0-6) 15.48 % 11.43 %
Male Child Percentage 15.49 % 11.47 %
Female Child Percentage 15.48 % 11.39 %
Literates 234,463 25,439
Male Literates 132,102 13,767
Female Literates 102,361 11,672
Average Literacy 62.08 % 81.28 %
Male Literacy 68.89 % 86.56 %
Female Literacy 55.06 % 75.83 %

City/Metros in Chirang District

Urban Agglomerations inside Chirang District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Chirang District
Cities inside Chirang District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Chirang District
# District Literacy
1 Serchhip 97.91 %
2 Aizawl 97.89 %
3 Mahe 97.87 %
4 Kottayam 97.21 %
5 Pathanamthitta 96.55 %