South Andaman
District in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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. In 2011 there were total 1,40,747 families residing in urban areas while 97,395 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Urban, with 40.90% living in rural areas and 59.10% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 89.13%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 2,38,142
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 89.13%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 871
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 59.1%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
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 89.13%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.72% of total population in South Andaman.
Workforce Statistics
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
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 1,27,283 males (53.4%) and 1,10,859 females (46.6%) out of 2,38,142 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 89.13% out of 1,90,266 total literate population.
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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 89.13%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is South Andaman district urban or rural?
South Andaman district has 59.1% urban population and 40.9% rural population. The district is predominantly urban in nature.
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.