Goalpara's population is highly diverse, featuring a mix of indigenous tribes, Assamese and Bengali speakers, and various religious communities.
| Category | Details (Approximate based on 2011 Census / Local Data) | | :--- | :--- | | **Total City Population** | ~53,000 (City proper, 2011) / District: ~1,008,000 | | **Major Religions** | Islam (~57% district), Hinduism (~34% district), Christianity (~7%) | | **Primary Languages** | Assamese, Goalpariya, Bengali, Bodo, Rabha, Hindi | | **Ethnic Groups** | Assamese, Bengali, Rabha, Bodo, Garo, Hajong | | **Literacy Rate (City)** | ~81.8% | | **Sex Ratio** | ~964 females per 1,000 males (District) |