West Garo Hills
District in Meghalaya
West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya has a total population of 6,43,291 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,24,159 are males while 3,19,132 are females. In 2011 there were total 74,858 families residing in urban areas while 5,68,433 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 88.36% living in rural areas and 11.64% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 67.58%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 6,43,291
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.58%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 984
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 11.6%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of West Garo Hills stands at 984 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 67.58%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 1.37% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 73.69% of total population in West Garo Hills.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 6,43,291, 2,55,693 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.75% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 73.67% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 26.33% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,88,371
- Marginal Workers
- 67,322
- Non-Workers
- 3,87,598
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,24,159 males (50.4%) and 3,19,132 females (49.6%) out of 6,43,291 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 67.58% out of 3,58,702 total literate population.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya?
West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya has a total population of 6,43,291 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,24,159 males and 3,19,132 females.
What is the literacy rate of West Garo Hills district?
The overall literacy rate of West Garo Hills district is 67.58%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
What is the sex ratio in West Garo Hills district?
The sex ratio in West Garo Hills district is 984 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
Is West Garo Hills district urban or rural?
West Garo Hills district has 11.6% urban population and 88.4% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
What is the workforce participation in West Garo Hills district?
Out of the total population of 6,43,291, 2,55,693 people (39.7%) are engaged in work activities in West Garo Hills district.