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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Jorhat has changed over the decade

👶 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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,59,983

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,93,638

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 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.