Nagaon's demographic profile reflects a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and religions, typical of central Assam.
| Metric | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **City Population** | ~117,722 (2011 Census); estimated ~150,000+ currently | | **Primary Languages** | Assamese, Bengali, Hindi | | **Major Religions** | Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism | | **Ethnic Composition**| Predominantly Assamese, with significant Bengali and Hindi-speaking trading communities | | **Literacy Rate** | ~88.18% | | **Sex Ratio** | ~975 females per 1000 males (City data) |