Sibsagar
District in Assam
Sibsagar is a district in Assam with a population of 6.9 Lakh spread across 1,570 sq km. Its literacy rate of 74.9% is above the state average of 61.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 958.
Demographics
Health & Development
Women & Gender
Economy & Infrastructure
Governance
Safety & Crime
Climate Vulnerability
More Indicators
| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 47.1% | 30.2% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 58.4% | 52.9% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 75.7% | 68.3% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 957.528 | 963.174 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 2 | 13.7 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 56.8% | 67.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 17.7 | 31.4 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 19.6% | 11.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 44 | 40.6 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
| Explore all indicators for Sibsagar on the live map → | ||||
More Districts in Assam
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sibsagar district?
Sibsagar has a population of 6.9 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 441 people per sq km across 1,570 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Sibsagar?
Sibsagar has a literacy rate of 74.9%, which is above the Assam average of 61.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Sibsagar compare to Assam?
Sibsagar has a sex ratio of 952 (below state average of 958) and a literacy rate of 74.9% (above state average of 61.4%).
What data sources are used for Sibsagar?
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.