North Guwahati (Pt) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
North Guwahati (Pt) Population 2026
38,349 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
38,987
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 • 9.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 932
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,446
Girls 1,347
Literacy Gap
8.1% Diff Male Literacy 81.4%
Female Literacy 73.3%
SC Population
8,130
28.6% of total
ST Population
1,120
3.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 8,563
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 2,750
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 92.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.8%
Agricultural Laborers 1.2%
Household Industries 4.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of North Guwahati (Pt) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of North Guwahati (Pt) in 2026 is 38,223. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of North Guwahati (Pt)? ▼
The literacy rate of North Guwahati (Pt) is 77.43% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of North Guwahati (Pt)? ▼
The sex ratio of North Guwahati (Pt) is 981 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 North Guwahati (Pt) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of North Guwahati (Pt) in 2027 is 38,987. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has North Guwahati (Pt) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for North Guwahati (Pt). The Census 2011 population was 28,400. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of North Guwahati (Pt) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, North Guwahati (Pt) had a total population of 28,400. This comprised 14,337 males and 14,063 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kamrup Metropolitan District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Assam
#160 of 180
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | North Guwahati (Pt) | Kamrup Metropolitan Avg | Assam Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 77.43% | 75.05% ↑ 2.4%
| 62.36% ↑ 15.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 981 | 947 ↑ 35 | 961 ↑ 20 |
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