South Andaman Population
As per the 2011 Census, South Andaman District has a population of 2.38 Lac (2,38,142) with 1.27 Lac (1,27,283) males and 1.11 Lac (1,10,859) females.The sex ratio in South Andaman is 871, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of South Andaman District is 24.66 k (24,661) which is 10.36% of South Andaman District overall population, Child sex Ratio of South Andaman District is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, South Andaman District is listed as part of ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- South Andaman Population Census 2011
- South Andaman Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
South Andaman Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, South Andaman District current estimated population is projected to be 2.52 Lac (2,52,481), indicating a 6.02% increased from South Andaman's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.
South Andaman Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, South Andaman District estimated population is projected to be 2.53 Lac (2,53,104), projecting a 6.28% increased from South Andaman's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.
South Andaman Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in South Andaman District, with a total Hindu population of 1.74 Lac (1,74,452), accounting for 73.26% of the South Andaman District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 94.12 k (94,123), and the Hindu female population is around 80.33 k (80,329).
South Andaman Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in South Andaman District, with a total Christian population of 33.04 k (33,037), accounting for 13.87% of the South Andaman District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 16.93 k (16,934), and the Christian female population is around 16.10 k (16,103).
South Andaman Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,74,452 | 73.26% |
| Christian | 33,037 | 13.87% |
| Muslim | 28,912 | 12.14% |
| Sikh | 866 | 0.36% |
| Religion not stated | 444 | 0.19% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 269 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 135 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 27 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSouth Andaman Urban Population
The Urban population of South Andaman District is 1.41 Lac (1,40,747), with 75.18 k (75,180) being males and 65.57 k (65,567) being females, making up 59.1% of the South Andaman total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 873 females for every 1000 males.
South Andaman Rural Population
The Rural population of South Andaman District is 97.40 k (97,395), with 52.10 k (52,103) being males and 45.29 k (45,292) being females, making up 40.9% of the South Andaman total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 870 females for every 1000 males.
South Andaman Literacy Rate
South Andaman District has a literacy rate of 89.13% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of South Andaman District is 92.19 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of South Andaman District is 85.57 higher than national average of 64.63%. In South Andaman District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.25%, while in the rural regions of South Andaman District, it is around 87.49%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of South Andaman
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.13 | 92.19 | 85.57 |
| Urban Area | 90.25 | 93.21 | 86.82 |
| Rural Area | 87.49 | 90.71 | 83.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in South Andaman
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.58 | 92.06 | 84.43 |
| Christian | 90.33 | 92.79 | 87.74 |
| Muslim | 91.47 | 92.77 | 89.99 |
| Sikh | 96.89 | 97.94 | 95.63 |
South Andaman Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in South Andaman District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in South Andaman District.
South Andaman Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in South Andaman District is 4.09 k (4,091) with 2.12 k (2,118) males and 1.97 k (1,973) females, which is 1.72% of South Andaman District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of South Andaman
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 871 |
| Urban Area | 873 |
| Rural Area | 870 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in South Andaman
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 854 |
| Christian | 951 |
| Muslim | 887 |
| Sikh | 855 |
South Andaman Area & Households
The Total Area of South Andaman District is 2,672 Square KM, with a population density of 89 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in South Andaman District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in South Andaman District are 128.The Total Number of households in South Andaman District are 59.06 k(59,064).
South Andaman Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In South Andaman District, there are about 96.83 k (96,831) workers, making up nearly 40.66% of the South Andaman District total population. Out of these, around 77.56 k (77,563) are male workers, and about 19.27 k (19,268) are female workers.
South Andaman - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, South Andaman district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 11,139, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,38,142 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 158.34% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1951 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 39.41%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
South Andaman District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 11,139 to 2,38,142.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 158.34%.
- The year 1951 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 11.14 k | — | — | 9.31 k | 1.83 k |
| 1911 | 10.83 k | -305 | -2.7381273 | 9.05 k | 1.78 k |
| 1921 | 10.94 k | 106 | 0.978401329 | 9.55 k | 1.39 k |
| 1931 | 11.81 k | 866 | 7.915904936 | 8.76 k | 3.05 k |
| 1941 | 13.09 k | 1.29 k | 10.88429612 | 9.13 k | 3.96 k |
| 1951 | 11.65 k | -1.45 k | -11.04575663 | 7.82 k | 3.83 k |
| 1961 | 30.08 k | 18.44 k | 158.3426363 | 19.17 k | 10.92 k |
| 1971 | 57.86 k | 27.78 k | 92.33811993 | 36.73 k | 21.13 k |
| 1981 | 99.57 k | 41.71 k | 72.08060419 | 57.60 k | 41.98 k |
| 1991 | 1.57 Lac | 57.57 k | 57.81803939 | 87.43 k | 69.71 k |
| 2001 | 2.08 Lac | 51.33 k | 32.66493149 | 1.14 Lac | 94.21 k |
| 2011 | 2.38 Lac | 29.67 k | 14.23267505 | 1.27 Lac | 1.11 Lac |
South Andaman - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.52 Lac (2,52,481) | 6.02% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,104) | 6.28% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,728) | 6.54% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,728) | 6.54% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2028 | 2.54 Lac (2,54,351) | 6.81% | 0.27 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.55 Lac (2,54,975) | 7.07% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.56 Lac (2,55,598) | 7.33% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,221) | 7.59% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,221) | 7.59% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.57 Lac (2,56,845) | 7.85% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.57 Lac (2,56,845) | 7.85% | 0 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.57 Lac (2,57,468) | 8.12% | 0.27 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.58 Lac (2,58,092) | 8.38% | 0.26 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that South Andaman District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.58 Lac (2,58,092), with a male population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,062) and a female population of 1.23 Lac (1,22,693). This reflects a total growth of 8.38% from South Andaman District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.34%.