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. In 2011 there were total 13,131 families residing in urban areas while 1,29,203 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 90.77% living in rural areas and 9.23% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 71.72%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 1,42,334
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 71.72%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 945
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 9.2%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 71.72%.
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 71.72% out of 82,062 total literate population.
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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 71.72%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is South Garo Hills district urban or rural?
South Garo Hills district has 9.2% urban population and 90.8% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.