Dhubri
District in Assam
Dhubri is a district in Assam with a population of 12.8 Lakh spread across 1,837 sq km. Its literacy rate of 52.2% is below the state average of 61.4% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 958. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 20.4% | 30.2% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 55.0% | 52.9% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 48.8% | 68.3% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 957.028 | 963.174 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 6 | 13.7 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 67.8% | 67.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 37.1 | 31.4 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 8.8% | 11.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 32 | 40.6 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhubri district?
Dhubri has a population of 12.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 695 people per sq km across 1,837 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dhubri?
Dhubri has a literacy rate of 52.2%, which is below the Assam average of 61.4% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Dhubri compare to Assam?
Dhubri has a sex ratio of 947 (below state average of 958) and a literacy rate of 52.2% (below state average of 61.4%).
What data sources are used for Dhubri?
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.