Population in Naogaon District

Learn About Naogaon’s Population And Its Statistics

Located in the northern part of Bangladesh, Naogaon district is home to a diverse population. This article will provide a comprehensive look at Naogaon’s demographic data, complete with charts, statistics, and other facts. Furthermore, the data is broken down from various perspectives to make it easily understandable for everyone.

Whether you’re a resident, a policy-maker, or simply interested in the demographics of Naogaon, this post provides valuable insights into the district’s diverse population structure.

Total Population in Naogaon District

As per the 2022 census, the population of Naogaon district is as follows:1

  • Total Population: 2,784,598 people
  • Male: 1,374,312 people
  • Female: 1,408,840 people
  • Hijra: 173 people
  • Sex Ratio: 97.55 males for every 100 females
  • Annual Population Growth rate: 0.61%
  • Population Density: 810 km²

As of the 2022 census (see footnote), Naogaon district has a total population of 2,784,598. The population consists of 1,374,312 males, 1,408,840 females, and 173 hijras (third gender). The gender ratio in the district is 97.55, meaning there are 97.55 males for every 100 females. This data suggests that the district is not male-biased but slightly female.

Historical Population of Naogaon District 1981-2022

Description2011 Census2022 Census
Total Population2,600,1572,784,599
Total Households655,801765,457
Average Household Size3.95 person3.59 person
Population Density (per km²)757810
Annual Growth Rate0.610.83
Urban Population (%)14.9710.60

The national census data from 2011 to 2022 shows Naogaon’s average household size is becoming smaller. Earlier, the traditional joint family system was strong in Bangladesh. But now, smaller family trends are becoming more common, like other parts of the word. As per the 2011 census, Naogaon had an average of 3.96 people per household, which decreased to 3.64 people per household by the 2022 census.

Census YearTotal PopulationRural PopulationUrban Population
20222,784,5992,367,790416,809
20112,600,1572,324,590275,567
20012,391,3552,168,779222,576
19912,148,0531,977,732170,321
19811,730,0781,631,12098,958
Total Growth (1981–2022)+1,054,521+736,670+317,851

Upazila-wise Population

UpazilaCensus 2022Census 2011Census 2001Census 1991
Atrai201,459193,256179,799166,978
Badalgachhi206,557201,342186,058176,010
Dhamoirhat194,181184,778169,693151,875
Mohadevpur308,666292,859265,763232,359
Manda380,588363,858352,560330,995
Naogaon Sadar447,903405,148354,570327,632
Niamatpur270,452248,351226,614193,197
Patnitala250,729231,900209,440198,164
Porsha147,021132,095121,80997,279
Raninagar192,226184,778181,196158,244
Sapahar184,817161,792143,853115,320

As of the 2011 census, this table provides a comparison of the percentage of married males and females across 11 Upazilas in Naogaon. Female married percentages are generally higher than males. Dhamoirhat showed 71.8% of married females and Manda showed 68.8% of males.

UpazilaMuslimHinduChristianBuddhistOthers
Atrai183,69817,7034252
Badalgachhi178,55025,451441592,056
Dhamoirhat169,34814,9086,622313,272
Mahadebpur245,80955,22829847,327
Manda345,89033,28623441,174
Naogaon Sadar413,95033,6752221244
Niamatpur211,59250,1944,816183,832
Patnitala197,68744,6865,229183,109
Porsha127,72116,2931,98191,017
Raninagar172,13120,0276044
Sapahar172,8609,8901,4796582

As of the 2022 census,2 this data provides a breakdown of each religious group by Upazila within Naogaon District. The major religion across all Upazilas is Muslim. On the other hand, Naogaon has significant Hindu populations in Badalgachhi and Mahadebpur upazila.

Ethnic Population in Naogaon

  • Total Ethnic Population: 107,292
  • Male: 53,248
  • Female: 54,044
  • Percentage of District’s Total Ethnic Population: 6.50%

In Naogaon District, Adivasis, also known as the indigenous peoples (Bangla: আদিবাসী), make up 6.50% of the total population.3 They are identified as Adivasi. The Santal, Oraon, Pahan, Mahali, and Munda are the principal ethnic groups. They also maintain distinct cultural identities, each with its own language and religious traditions. These native groups have given multi-dimensionality to the culture of the district through their customs and diversity of lifestyle.

Ethnic Population Gender Ratio in Naogaon

Total Ethnic Population Gender Ratio in Naogaon district

  • Male: 50.86%
  • Female: 49.14%
  • Total: 100.00%

UpazilaTotal Ethnic Population
Atrai19
Badalgachhi8,377
Dhamoirhat12,156
Mohadevpur18,195
Manda3,734
Naogaon Sadar1,329
Niamatpur29,710
Patnitala17,893
Porsha10,878
Raninagar112
Sapahar4,909
District total107,312

Marial Status

Below is a detailed married, unmarried, and total male and female population aged 10 years and above in Naogaon district. This information is based on 2011 census and sourced from District Statistics 2011 Naogaon.

Upazila-wise Percentage Married Population (10 Years and Above)

UpazilaMale Married (%)Female Married (%)
Atrai66.6%71.1%
Badalgachhi67.8%70.9%
Dhamoirhat68.4%71.8%
Manda68.8%71.1%
Mohadevpur68.1%70.8%
Naogaon Sadar64.8%69.1%
Niamatpur68.3%68.5%
Patnitala68.5%71.1%
Porsha65.3%67.6%
Raninagar66.9%70.4%
Sapahar65.9%69.4%

As of the 2011 census, this table provides a comparison of the percentage of married males and females across 11 Upazilas in Naogaon. Female married percentages are generally higher than males. Dhamoirhat showed 71.8% of married females and Manda showed 68.8% of males.

Disabable Population

Type of DisabilityPopulation
Physical Disability19,557
Visual Disability7,041
Multiple Disabilities5,481
Mental Disability4,984
Speech Disability3,927
Intellectual Disability2,936
Hearing Disability2,862
Other Disability1,682
Autism1,408
Cerebral Palsy620
Down Syndrome397
Deaf Blindness359

This table shows the number of population by type of disability within the Naogaon district, based on the 2022 census4. From the total, it has a 19,557 physically disabled population which is the highest among all types of disability. The number of deaf-blindness population is 359, which is the lowest type of disability in the district.

UpazilaTotal Disabled Population
Atrai Upazila3,031
Badalgachhi Upazila3,918
Dhamoirhat Upazila2,915
Mohadevpur Upazila7,479
Manda Upazila8,057
Naogaon Sadar Upazila9,112
Niamatpur Upazila4,909
Patnitala Upazila4,309
Porsha Upazila1,707
Raninagar Upazila3,237
Sapahar Upazila2,580
District Total51,254

In the 2022 census, Naogaon District recorded 51,254 disabled people. Upazila-wise, Naogaon Sadar Upazila has the highest disabled population at 9,112. On the other end, Porsha Upazila has the lowest recorded disabled population of 1,707.

Household

UpazilaAll HouseholdSlum HouseholdFloating Household
Atrai55,9465416
Badalgachhi59,36103
Dhamoirhat54,704015
Mahadebpur86,61706
Manda110,07904
Naogaon Sadar119,0171854
Niamatpur73,52805
Patnitala69,22807
Porsha37,04700
Raninagar52,21207
Sapahar47,71800
Naogaon District Total765,45723967

Total Household Distribution Across Upazilas

  • The total number of households across Naogaon district is 765,457.
  • Among the Upazilas, Naogaon Sadar has the highest number at 119,017 households. It is due to its urban-centric profile as the administrative and commercial center of the district.
  • Upazilas such as Manda and Mahadebpur also report relatively high household numbers (110,079 and 86,617 respectively).
  • Porsha Upazila have fewer households at 37,047.

References and Footnotes

  1. POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2022 – PRELIMINARY REPORT ↩︎
  2. Population and Housing Census 2022, District Report – Naogaon ↩︎
  3. POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2022 – PRELIMINARY REPORT ↩︎
  4. Population and Housing Census 2022, District Report – Naogaon ↩︎

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