Biswanath
District in Assam
Biswanath is a district in Assam with a population of 8.3 Lakh spread across 2,140 sq km. Its literacy rate of 57.2% is below the state average of 61.4% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 958.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 23.0% | 30.2% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 61.6% | 52.9% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 70.9% | 68.3% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 967.582 | 963.174 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 13.7 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | — | 1.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | — | 67.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | 31.4 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 13.8% | 11.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | — | 40.6 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Biswanath district?
Biswanath has a population of 8.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 387 people per sq km across 2,140 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Biswanath?
Biswanath has a literacy rate of 57.2%, which is below the Assam average of 61.4% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Biswanath compare to Assam?
Biswanath has a sex ratio of 969 (above state average of 958) and a literacy rate of 57.2% (below state average of 61.4%).
What data sources are used for Biswanath?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.