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. In 2011 there were total 44,192 families residing in urban areas while 2,73,725 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 86.10% living in rural areas and 13.90% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 73.95%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 3,17,917
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 73.95%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 972
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 13.9%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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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 73.95%.
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 73.95% out of 1,92,147 total literate population.
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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 73.95%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is East Garo Hills district urban or rural?
East Garo Hills district has 13.9% urban population and 86.1% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.