South Andaman
District in ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
As of 2026 estimates, South Andaman population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 871.
South Andaman District of ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS has a total population of 2,38,142 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,27,283 are males while 1,10,859 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 2,38,142
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 871
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how South Andaman has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.36% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 871.
Total Children
24,661
10.36% of population
Boys
12,523
50.8%
Girls
12,138
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
969
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of South Andaman?
The text sex ratio of South Andaman stands at 871 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 92.19% while female literacy is at 85.57%, showing a gender gap of 6.62%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.72% of total population in South Andaman.
What is the workforce statistics of South Andaman?
Out of the total population of 2,38,142, 96,831 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.66% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 88.01% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 11.99% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 85,221
- Marginal Workers
- 11,610
- Non-Workers
- 1,41,311
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of South Andaman?
Population breakdown: 1,27,283 males (53.4%) and 1,10,859 females (46.6%) out of 2,38,142 total population.
What is the literacy rate of South Andaman?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 1,90,266 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in South Andaman?
Literacy rates: Male 92.19%, Female 85.57%, Overall %. Gender gap is 6.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of South Andaman district in ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS?
South Andaman district in ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS has a total population of 2,38,142 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,27,283 males and 1,10,859 females.
What is the literacy rate of South Andaman district?
The overall literacy rate of South Andaman district is N/A%. Male literacy is 92.19% and female literacy is 85.57%.
What is the sex ratio in South Andaman district?
The sex ratio in South Andaman district is 871 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of South Andaman district?
South Andaman district has 24,661 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 12,523 are boys and 12,138 are girls. The child sex ratio is 969 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in South Andaman district?
Out of the total population of 2,38,142, 96,831 people (40.7%) are engaged in work activities in South Andaman district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.