Cachar
District in ASSAM
Cachar District of ASSAM has a total population of 17,36,617 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,86,284 are males while 8,50,333 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,36,617
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.61%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 959
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Cachar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.79% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 959.
Total Children
2,56,774
14.79% of population
Boys
1,31,417
51.2%
Girls
1,25,357
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
954
girls per 1000 boys
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Cachar stands at 959 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 84.78% while female literacy is at 73.68%, showing a gender gap of 11.10%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.25% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.01% of total population in Cachar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,36,617, 6,08,062 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.01% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 77.50% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 22.50% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,71,259
- Marginal Workers
- 1,36,803
- Non-Workers
- 11,28,555
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,86,284 males (51.0%) and 8,50,333 females (49.0%) out of 17,36,617 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,74,128 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 84.78%, Female 73.68%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cachar district in ASSAM?
Cachar district in ASSAM has a total population of 17,36,617 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,86,284 males and 8,50,333 females.
What is the literacy rate of Cachar district?
The overall literacy rate of Cachar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.78% and female literacy is 73.68%.
What is the sex ratio in Cachar district?
The sex ratio in Cachar district is 959 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Cachar district?
Cachar district has 2,56,774 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,31,417 are boys and 1,25,357 are girls. The child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Cachar district?
Out of the total population of 17,36,617, 6,08,062 people (35.0%) are engaged in work activities in Cachar district.