South Garo Hills Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for South Garo Hills district in Meghalaya.
Administrative Details of South Garo Hills
South Garo Hills comprises 804 villages, of which 731 are inhabited and 73 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 24,527, spread across 1,887 square kilometers.
| Villages | 804(731 inhabited • 73 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 24,527 |
| Total Area | 1,887 km² |
South Garo Hills Urban & Rural Population
South Garo Hills had 13,131 people in urban areas (9.2%) and 1,29,203 people in rural areas (90.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,29,203 | 90.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 13,131 | 9.2% |
| Total | 1,42,334 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in South Garo Hills
The total population comprises 73,170 males (51.4%) and 69,164 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 945 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 66,470 | 6,700 | 73,170 |
| 👩 Female | 62,733 | 6,431 | 69,164 |
Literacy Rate in South Garo Hills
The literacy rate is 57.65%. Male literacy stands at 61.5% while female literacy is 53.58%, indicating a gender gap of 7.92 percentage points. The total literate population is 82,062.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 39,880 | 5,123 | 45,003 |
| Literate (Female) | 32,395 | 4,664 | 37,059 |
| Total Literate | 72,275 | 9,787 | 82,062 |
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About South Garo Hills Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, South Garo Hills in Meghalaya has a total population of 1,42,334 with a literacy rate of 57.65% and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for South Garo Hills district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.