South Andaman Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for South Andaman district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Administrative Details of South Andaman
South Andaman comprises 128 villages, of which 108 are inhabited and 20 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 59,064, spread across 2,672 square kilometers.
| Villages | 128(108 inhabited • 20 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 59,064 |
| Total Area | 2,672 km² |
South Andaman Urban & Rural Population
South Andaman had 1,40,747 people in urban areas (59.1%) and 97,395 people in rural areas (40.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 97,395 | 40.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,40,747 | 59.1% |
| Total | 2,38,142 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in South Andaman
The total population comprises 1,27,283 males (53.4%) and 1,10,859 females (46.6%). The sex ratio is 871 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 52,103 | 75,180 | 1,27,283 |
| 👩 Female | 45,292 | 65,567 | 1,10,859 |
Literacy Rate in South Andaman
The literacy rate is 79.9%. Male literacy stands at 83.12% while female literacy is 76.2%, indicating a gender gap of 6.92 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,90,266.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 42,507 | 63,287 | 1,05,794 |
| Literate (Female) | 33,565 | 50,907 | 84,472 |
| Total Literate | 76,072 | 1,14,194 | 1,90,266 |
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About South Andaman Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, South Andaman in Andaman & Nicobar Islands has a total population of 2,38,142 with a literacy rate of 79.9% and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for South Andaman district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.