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South Garo Hills District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of South Garo Hills, a district of Meghalaya has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Meghalaya. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in South Garo Hills District of Meghalaya.

In 2011, South Garo Hills had population of 142,334 of which male and female were 73,170 and 69,164 respectively. In 2001 census, South Garo Hills had a population of 100,980 of which males were 52,007 and remaining 48,973 were females. South Garo Hills District population constituted 4.80 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for South Garo Hills District was at 4.35 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 40.95 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, South Garo Hills District recorded increase of 32.33 percent to its population compared to 1991.


South Garo Hills Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of South Garo Hills in 2011 were 71.72 compared to 71.72 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 76.23 and 66.90 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 60.98 and 47.45 in South Garo Hills District. Total literate in South Garo Hills District were 82,062 of which male and female were 45,003 and 37,059 respectively. In 2001, South Garo Hills District had 43,816 in its district.


South Garo Hills Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in South Garo Hills, it stood at 945 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 942. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 974 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 970 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


South Garo Hills District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 4.94 % 7,036
Muslims 0.74 % 1,050
Christian 93.43 % 132,984
Sikh 0.02 % 27
Buddhist 0.23 % 332
Jain 0.01 % 10
Others 0.25 % 362
Not Stated 0.37 % 533

South Garo Hills Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of South Garo Hills district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of South Garo Hills was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future South Garo Hills 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 142,334 1.42 Lakhs
2021 191,800 1.92 Lakhs
2022 197,500 1.98 Lakhs
2023 202,500 2.03 Lakhs
2024 206,800 2.07 Lakhs
2025 210,600 2.11 Lakhs
2026 213,800 2.14 Lakhs
2027 216,600 2.17 Lakhs
2028 219,000 2.19 Lakhs
2029 221,100 2.21 Lakhs
2030 222,900 2.23 Lakhs
2031 224,400 2.24 Lakhs

South Garo Hills Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 1.42 Lakhs 1.01 Lakhs
Actual Population 142,334 100,980
Male 73,170 52,007
Female 69,164 48,973
Population Growth 40.95% 32.33%
Area Sq. Km 1,887 1,849
Density/km2 75 55
Proportion to Meghalaya Population 4.80% 4.35%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 945 942
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 974 970
Average Literacy 71.72 54.45
Male Literacy 76.23 60.98
Female Literacy 66.90 47.45
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 27,909 21,314
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 19.61% 21.11%

South Garo Hills Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including South Garo Hills. There were total 27,909 children under age of 0-6 against 21,314 of 2001 census. Of total 27,909 male and female were 14,136 and 13,773 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 974 compared to 970 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 19.61 percent of South Garo Hills District compared to 21.11 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.5 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


South Garo Hills Houseless Data

In 2011, total 41 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 203. This approx 0.14262228279961% of total population of South Garo Hills district.


South Garo Hills District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of South Garo Hills district for 2011 is 75 people per sq. km. In 2001, South Garo Hills district density was at 55 people per sq. km. South Garo Hills district administers 1,887 square kilometers of areas.


South Garo Hills District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total South Garo Hills population for 2011 census, 9.23 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 13,131 people lives in urban areas of which males are 6,700 and females are 6,431. Sex Ratio in urban region of South Garo Hills district is 960 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in South Garo Hills district was 1010 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 2,231 of which males and females were 1,110 and 1,121. This child population figure of South Garo Hills district is 16.57 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in South Garo Hills district as per census 2011 is 89.79 % of which males and females are 91.65 % and 87.83 % literates respectively. In actual number 9,787 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 5,123 and 4,664 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 90.77 % population of South Garo Hills districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total South Garo Hills district population living in rural areas is 129,203 of which males and females are 66,470 and 62,733 respectively. In rural areas of South Garo Hills district, sex ratio is 944 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of South Garo Hills district is considered, figure is 971 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 25,678 in rural areas of which males were 13,026 and females were 12,652. The child population comprises 19.60 % of total rural population of South Garo Hills district. Literacy rate in rural areas of South Garo Hills district is 69.81 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 74.62 and 64.69 percent respectively. In total, 72,275 people were literate of which males and females were 39,880 and 32,395 respectively.

All details regarding South Garo Hills District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of South Garo Hills District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 90.77 % 9.23 %
Total Population 129,203 13,131
Male Population 66,470 6,700
Female Population 62,733 6,431
Sex Ratio 944 960
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 971 1010
Child Population (0-6) 25,678 2,231
Male Child(0-6) 13,026 1,110
Female Child(0-6) 12,652 1,121
Child Percentage (0-6) 19.87 % 16.99 %
Male Child Percentage 19.60 % 16.57 %
Female Child Percentage 20.17 % 17.43 %
Literates 72,275 9,787
Male Literates 39,880 5,123
Female Literates 32,395 4,664
Average Literacy 69.81 % 89.79 %
Male Literacy 74.62 % 91.65 %
Female Literacy 64.69 % 87.83 %

City/Metros in South Garo Hills District

Urban Agglomerations inside South Garo Hills District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside South Garo Hills District
Cities inside South Garo Hills District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside South Garo Hills District