Dergaon Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dergaon Population 2026
1,97,283 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,00,565
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 957
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,146
Girls 7,793
Literacy Gap
8.7% Diff Male Literacy 78.4%
Female Literacy 69.7%
SC Population
14,280
9.8% of total
ST Population
13,587
9.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 44%
Main Workers 43,441
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 21,057
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 47.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 32.6%
Agricultural Laborers 12.7%
Household Industries 7.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dergaon in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dergaon in 2026 is 1,96,633. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dergaon? ▼
The literacy rate of Dergaon is 74.15% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dergaon? ▼
The sex ratio of Dergaon is 963 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Dergaon in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dergaon in 2027 is 2,00,565. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dergaon population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dergaon. The Census 2011 population was 1,46,101. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dergaon in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dergaon had a total population of 1,46,101. This comprised 74,445 males and 71,656 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Golaghat District
#4 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Assam
#93 of 180
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dergaon | Golaghat Avg | Assam Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.15% | 66.44% ↑ 7.7%
| 62.36% ↑ 11.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 963 | 966 ↓ 2 | 961 ↑ 2 |
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