Tezpur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Tezpur Population 2026
3,26,990 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,29,658
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.98% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 12.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 935
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 18,181
Girls 16,997
Literacy Gap
5.5% Diff Male Literacy 74.1%
Female Literacy 68.6%
SC Population
18,785
6.7% of total
ST Population
4,826
1.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 83,611
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 17,458
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 76.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 14.0%
Agricultural Laborers 6.1%
Household Industries 3.8%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,55,938 | 2,82,032 | +10.20% |
| Literacy Rate | 67.78% | 71.47% | +3.7% |
| Sex Ratio | 862 | 941 | +79 |
Decadal Growth Rate
10.20%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.98%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tezpur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Tezpur in 2026 is 3,26,459. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.98%.
What is the literacy rate of Tezpur? ▼
The literacy rate of Tezpur is 71.47% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Tezpur? ▼
The sex ratio of Tezpur is 941 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 Tezpur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Tezpur in 2027 is 3,29,658. This projection is based on the 0.98% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Tezpur population changed since 2001? ▼
Tezpur population grew from 2,55,938 in 2001 to 2,82,032 in 2011, a decadal growth of 10.20%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.98%.
What was the population of Tezpur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Tezpur had a total population of 2,82,032. This comprised 1,45,324 males and 1,36,708 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sonitpur District
#4 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Assam
#25 of 180
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Tezpur | Sonitpur Avg | Assam Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 71.47% | 59.08% ↑ 12.4%
| 62.36% ↑ 9.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 941 | 960 ↓ 19 | 961 ↓ 20 |
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