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Barpeta

District in ASSAM

Barpeta District of ASSAM has a total population of 16,93,622 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,67,004 are males while 8,26,618 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
16,93,622
📚 Literacy Rate
52.97%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
953

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Barpeta has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.99% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 953.

Total Children

2,87,829

16.99% of population

Boys

1,46,777

51.0%

Girls

1,41,052

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

961

girls per 1000 boys

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Barpeta stands at 953 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 69.29% while female literacy is at 58.06%, showing a gender gap of 11.23%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.63% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.61% of total population in Barpeta.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 16,93,622, 5,61,824 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.17% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 78.22% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 21.78% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,39,453

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,22,371

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,31,798

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in ASSAM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barpeta district in ASSAM?

Barpeta district in ASSAM has a total population of 16,93,622 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,67,004 males and 8,26,618 females.

What is the literacy rate of Barpeta district?

The overall literacy rate of Barpeta district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.29% and female literacy is 58.06%.

What is the sex ratio in Barpeta district?

The sex ratio in Barpeta district is 953 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Barpeta district?

Barpeta district has 2,87,829 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,46,777 are boys and 1,41,052 are girls. The child sex ratio is 961 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Barpeta district?

Out of the total population of 16,93,622, 5,61,824 people (33.2%) are engaged in work activities in Barpeta district.