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East Garo Hills

District in MEGHALAYA

East Garo Hills District of MEGHALAYA has a total population of 3,17,917 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,61,223 are males while 1,56,694 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
3,17,917
📚 Literacy Rate
60.44%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
972

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how East Garo Hills has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.27% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 980 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 972.

Total Children

58,071

18.27% of population

Boys

29,328

50.5%

Girls

28,743

49.5%

Child Sex Ratio

980

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
5.43%
Muslim
1.06%
Christian
91.13%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of East Garo Hills stands at 972 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 77.72% while female literacy is at 70.05%, showing a gender gap of 7.67%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.16% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 95.99% of total population in East Garo Hills.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 3,17,917, 1,26,073 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.66% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 66.58% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 33.42% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
83,936

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
42,137

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
1,91,844

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 East Garo Hills district in MEGHALAYA?

East Garo Hills district in MEGHALAYA has a total population of 3,17,917 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,61,223 males and 1,56,694 females.

What is the literacy rate of East Garo Hills district?

The overall literacy rate of East Garo Hills district is N/A%. Male literacy is 77.72% and female literacy is 70.05%.

What is the sex ratio in East Garo Hills district?

The sex ratio in East Garo Hills district is 972 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of East Garo Hills district?

East Garo Hills district has 58,071 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 29,328 are boys and 28,743 are girls. The child sex ratio is 980 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in East Garo Hills district?

Out of the total population of 3,17,917, 1,26,073 people (39.7%) are engaged in work activities in East Garo Hills district.