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Kokrajhar

District in ASSAM

Kokrajhar District of ASSAM has a total population of 8,87,142 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,52,905 are males while 4,34,237 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
8,87,142
📚 Literacy Rate
55.16%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
959

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kokrajhar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.43% 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

1,36,924

15.43% of population

Boys

70,085

51.2%

Girls

66,839

48.8%

Child Sex Ratio

954

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
59.64%
Muslim
28.44%
Christian
11.40%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kokrajhar 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 71.89% while female literacy is at 58.27%, showing a gender gap of 13.62%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.33% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 31.41% of total population in Kokrajhar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 8,87,142, 3,41,131 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.45% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 74.20% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 25.80% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,53,110

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
88,021

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,46,011

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 Kokrajhar district in ASSAM?

Kokrajhar district in ASSAM has a total population of 8,87,142 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,52,905 males and 4,34,237 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kokrajhar district?

The overall literacy rate of Kokrajhar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.89% and female literacy is 58.27%.

What is the sex ratio in Kokrajhar district?

The sex ratio in Kokrajhar 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 Kokrajhar district?

Kokrajhar district has 1,36,924 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 70,085 are boys and 66,839 are girls. The child sex ratio is 954 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kokrajhar district?

Out of the total population of 8,87,142, 3,41,131 people (38.5%) are engaged in work activities in Kokrajhar district.