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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 14,672
- Non-Workers
- 89,265
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 73,170 males (51.4%) and 69,164 females (48.6%) out of 1,42,334 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 82,062 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 76.23%, Female 66.9%, Overall %. Gender gap is 9.3%.
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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.