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South Garo Hills

District in MEGHALAYA

South Garo Hills District of MEGHALAYA has a total population of 1,42,334 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 73,170 are males while 69,164 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
1,42,334
📚 Literacy Rate
57.65%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
945

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how South Garo Hills has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 19.61% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 974 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 945.

Total Children

27,909

19.61% of population

Boys

14,136

50.7%

Girls

13,773

49.3%

Child Sex Ratio

974

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
4.94%
Muslim
0.74%
Christian
93.43%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of South Garo Hills stands at 945 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 76.23% while female literacy is at 66.9%, showing a gender gap of 9.33%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.22% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 94.31% of total population in South Garo Hills.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 1,42,334, 53,069 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.28% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.35% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.65% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
38,397

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
14,672

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
89,265

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MEGHALAYA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of South Garo Hills district in MEGHALAYA?

South Garo Hills district in MEGHALAYA has a total population of 1,42,334 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 73,170 males and 69,164 females.

What is the literacy rate of South Garo Hills district?

The overall literacy rate of South Garo Hills district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.23% and female literacy is 66.9%.

What is the sex ratio in South Garo Hills district?

The sex ratio in South Garo Hills district is 945 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of South Garo Hills district?

South Garo Hills district has 27,909 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 14,136 are boys and 13,773 are girls. The child sex ratio is 974 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in South Garo Hills district?

Out of the total population of 1,42,334, 53,069 people (37.3%) are engaged in work activities in South Garo Hills district.