Nagaon Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Nagaon, Assam - Census 2011
Nagaon is a Municipal Board + Outgrowth city situated in Nagaon circle of Nagaon district. The Nagaon city is divided into 28 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. As per the Population Census 2011, there are total 27,320 families residing in the Nagaon city. The total population of Nagaon is 121,628 out of which 61,642 are males and 59,986 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Nagaon is 973.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Nagaon city is 11950 which is 10% of the total population. There are 6056 male children and 5894 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Nagaon is 973 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (973).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagaon is 88.9%. Thus Nagaon has higher literacy rate compared to 72.4% of Nagaon district. The male literacy rate is 91.74% and the female literacy rate is 86% in Nagaon.
Nagaon Municipal Board + Outgrowth has total administration over 27,320 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorize to build roads within Municipal Board + Outgrowth limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Nagaon Municipal Board + Outgrowth
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Nagaon Municipal Board + Outgrowth.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 11,950 | 6,056 | 5,894 |
| Literacy | 88.9% | 82.7% | 77.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 9,879 | 5,004 | 4,875 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 871 | 433 | 438 |
| Illiterate | 24,112 | 10,646 | 13,466 |
Caste-wise Population - Nagaon
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.1% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.7% of total population in Nagaon.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 9,879 | 5,004 | 4,875 |
| Schedule Tribe | 871 | 433 | 438 |
Religion-wise Population - Nagaon
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Nagaon is 82,570 which is 67.89% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Nagaon is 36,972 which is 30.4% of the total population. Below is religion-wise population of Nagaon as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82,570 | (67.89%) | 42,103 | 40,467 |
| Muslim | 36,972 | (30.4%) | 18,488 | 18,484 |
| Christian | 562 | (0.46%) | 264 | 298 |
| Sikh | 723 | (0.59%) | 366 | 357 |
| Buddhist | 13 | (0.01%) | 9 | 4 |
| Jain | 654 | (0.54%) | 342 | 312 |
| Other Religion | 8 | (0.01%) | 4 | 4 |
| No Religion Specified | 126 | (0.1%) | 66 | 60 |
Literacy Rate - Nagaon
The total literacy rate of Nagaon was 88.91% in 2011 which is greater than average literacy rate 72.19% of Assam. Population-wise, out of total 97,516 literates, males were 50,996 while females were 46,520. Also the male literacy rate was 91.74% and the female literacy rate was 86% in Nagaon.
| Nagaon | Assam | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86% | 66.27% |
| Male | 91.74% | 77.85% |
| Total | 88.91% | 72.19% |
Sex Ratio - Nagaon
The Sex Ratio of Nagaon is 973. Thus per every 1000 men there were 973 females in Nagaon. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 973 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 973 ) of Nagaon.
Child Population - Nagaon
According to Census 2011, there were 11,950 children between age 0 to 6 years in Nagaon. Out of which 6,056 were male while 5,894 were female.
Working Population - Nagaon
In Nagaon Municipal Board + Outgrowth out of total population, 45,566 were engaged in work activities. 88.9% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 11.1% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 45,566 workers engaged in Main Work, 294 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 135 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 40,514 | 33,706 | 6,808 |
| Cultivators | 294 | 253 | 41 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 135 | 105 | 30 |
| Household Industries | 943 | 687 | 256 |
| Other Workers | 39,142 | 32,661 | 6,481 |
| Marginal Workers | 5,052 | 3,007 | 2,045 |
| Non Working | 76,062 | 24,929 | 51,133 |
Nagaon Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Nagaon is further divided into 28 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 1,705 | 89.3% | 935 |
| 2 | Ward No - 2 | 4,587 | 86.4% | 940 |
| 3 | Ward No - 3 | 4,151 | 81.5% | 986 |
| 4 | Ward No - 4 | 2,725 | 78.8% | 875 |
| 5 | Ward No - 5 | 4,456 | 87.4% | 954 |
| 6 | Ward No - 6 | 6,873 | 76.9% | 974 |
| 7 | Ward No - 7 | 3,022 | 89% | 1,067 |
| 8 | Ward No - 8 | 3,858 | 87.8% | 1,100 |
| 9 | Ward No - 9 | 2,429 | 90% | 1,076 |
| 10 | Ward No - 10 | 1,831 | 88.3% | 1,030 |
| 11 | Ward No - 11 | 4,989 | 79.7% | 1,021 |
| 12 | Ward No - 12 | 4,991 | 78.8% | 1,002 |
| 13 | Ward No - 13 | 2,327 | 69.4% | 1,013 |
| 14 | Ward No - 14 | 3,117 | 82.1% | 1,044 |
| 15 | Ward No - 15 | 2,641 | 84.4% | 896 |
| 16 | Ward No - 16 | 3,563 | 88.8% | 993 |
| 17 | Ward No - 17 | 4,583 | 82.3% | 1,012 |
| 18 | Ward No - 18 | 5,414 | 84.6% | 953 |
| 19 | Ward No - 19 | 3,377 | 84.4% | 1,001 |
| 20 | Ward No - 20 | 15,240 | 66.7% | 931 |
| 21 | Ward No - 21 | 2,564 | 80.8% | 899 |
| 22 | Ward No - 22 | 5,149 | 85.3% | 936 |
| 23 | Ward No - 23 | 7,308 | 83.3% | 977 |
| 24 | Ward No - 24 | 6,485 | 75.4% | 946 |
| 25 | Ward No - 25 | 5,336 | 81.1% | 976 |
| 26 | Ward No - 26 | 5,001 | 81.2% | 973 |
| 27 | Ward No - 27 | 2,917 | 64.3% | 954 |
| 28 | Ward No - 28 | 989 | 90.4% | 986 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Nagaon, Nagaon, Assam - Wikipedia