West Garo Hills Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for West Garo Hills district in Meghalaya.
Administrative Details of West Garo Hills
West Garo Hills comprises 1,663 villages, of which 1,577 are inhabited and 86 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,23,352, spread across 3,677 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,663(1,577 inhabited • 86 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 1,23,352 |
| Total Area | 3,677 km² |
West Garo Hills Urban & Rural Population
West Garo Hills had 74,858 people in urban areas (11.6%) and 5,68,433 people in rural areas (88.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,68,433 | 88.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 74,858 | 11.6% |
| Total | 6,43,291 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in West Garo Hills
The total population comprises 3,24,159 males (50.4%) and 3,19,132 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 984 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,86,923 | 37,236 | 3,24,159 |
| 👩 Female | 2,81,510 | 37,622 | 3,19,132 |
Literacy Rate in West Garo Hills
The literacy rate is 55.76%. Male literacy stands at 59.67% while female literacy is 51.79%, indicating a gender gap of 7.88 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,58,702.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,63,020 | 30,418 | 1,93,438 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,35,428 | 29,836 | 1,65,264 |
| Total Literate | 2,98,448 | 60,254 | 3,58,702 |
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About West Garo Hills Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, West Garo Hills in Meghalaya has a total population of 6,43,291 with a literacy rate of 55.76% and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for West Garo Hills district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.