Jorhat
District in ASSAM
Jorhat District of ASSAM has a total population of 10,92,256 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,56,805 are males while 5,35,451 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 10,92,256
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 72.78%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 962
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.41% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 962.
Total Children
1,24,594
11.41% of population
Boys
63,428
50.9%
Girls
61,166
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
964
girls per 1000 boys
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jorhat stands at 962 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 87.63% while female literacy is at 76.45%, showing a gender gap of 11.18%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.12% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 12.81% of total population in Jorhat.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 10,92,256, 4,98,618 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 45.65% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.91% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.09% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,38,635
- Marginal Workers
- 1,59,983
- Non-Workers
- 5,93,638
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 5,56,805 males (51.0%) and 5,35,451 females (49.0%) out of 10,92,256 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 7,94,929 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 87.63%, Female 76.45%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jorhat district in ASSAM?
Jorhat district in ASSAM has a total population of 10,92,256 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,56,805 males and 5,35,451 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jorhat district?
The overall literacy rate of Jorhat district is N/A%. Male literacy is 87.63% and female literacy is 76.45%.
What is the sex ratio in Jorhat district?
The sex ratio in Jorhat district is 962 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Jorhat district?
Jorhat district has 1,24,594 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 63,428 are boys and 61,166 are girls. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jorhat district?
Out of the total population of 10,92,256, 4,98,618 people (45.7%) are engaged in work activities in Jorhat district.