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Karimganj

District in ASSAM

Karimganj District of ASSAM has a total population of 12,28,686 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,25,864 are males while 6,02,822 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
12,28,686
📚 Literacy Rate
64.73%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
963

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Karimganj has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.25% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 963.

Total Children

2,11,960

17.25% of population

Boys

1,07,638

50.8%

Girls

1,04,322

49.2%

Child Sex Ratio

969

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
42.48%
Muslim
56.36%
Christian
0.98%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Karimganj stands at 963 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 84.12% while female literacy is at 72.09%, showing a gender gap of 12.03%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.85% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.16% of total population in Karimganj.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 12,28,686, 3,99,171 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.49% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 73.50% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 26.50% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,93,392

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,05,779

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
8,29,515

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 Karimganj district in ASSAM?

Karimganj district in ASSAM has a total population of 12,28,686 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,25,864 males and 6,02,822 females.

What is the literacy rate of Karimganj district?

The overall literacy rate of Karimganj district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.12% and female literacy is 72.09%.

What is the sex ratio in Karimganj district?

The sex ratio in Karimganj district is 963 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Karimganj district?

Karimganj district has 2,11,960 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,07,638 are boys and 1,04,322 are girls. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Karimganj district?

Out of the total population of 12,28,686, 3,99,171 people (32.5%) are engaged in work activities in Karimganj district.