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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 42,137
- Non-Workers
- 1,91,844
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 1,61,223 males (50.7%) and 1,56,694 females (49.3%) out of 3,17,917 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 1,92,147 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 77.72%, Female 70.05%, Overall %. Gender gap is 7.7%.
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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.