East Garo Hills Population
As per the 2011 Census, East Garo Hills District has a population of 3.18 Lac (3,17,917) with 1.61 Lac (1,61,223) males and 1.57 Lac (1,56,694) females.The sex ratio in East Garo Hills is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of East Garo Hills District is 58.07 k (58,071) which is 18.27% of East Garo Hills District overall population, Child sex Ratio of East Garo Hills District is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, East Garo Hills District is listed as part of MEGHALAYA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- East Garo Hills Population Census 2011
- East Garo Hills 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
East Garo Hills Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, East Garo Hills District current estimated population is projected to be 3.62 Lac (3,61,720), indicating a 13.78% increased from East Garo Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.79 Lac.
East Garo Hills Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, East Garo Hills District estimated population is projected to be 3.65 Lac (3,65,024), projecting a 14.82% increased from East Garo Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.81 Lac.
East Garo Hills Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in East Garo Hills District, with a total Christian population of 2.90 Lac (2,89,708), accounting for 91.13% of the East Garo Hills District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.46 Lac (1,46,302), and the Christian female population is around 1.43 Lac (1,43,406).
East Garo Hills Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in East Garo Hills District, with a total Hindu population of 17.27 k (17,272), accounting for 5.43% of the East Garo Hills District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.23 k (9,225), and the Hindu female population is around 8.05 k (8,047).
East Garo Hills Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 2,89,708 | 91.13% |
| Hindu | 17,272 | 5.43% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5,617 | 1.77% |
| Muslim | 3,359 | 1.06% |
| Buddhist | 1,004 | 0.32% |
| Religion not stated | 863 | 0.27% |
| Sikh | 56 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 38 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationEast Garo Hills Urban Population
The Urban population of East Garo Hills District is 44.19 k (44,192), with 22.46 k (22,460) being males and 21.73 k (21,732) being females, making up 13.9% of the East Garo Hills total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
East Garo Hills Rural Population
The Rural population of East Garo Hills District is 2.74 Lac (2,73,725), with 1.39 Lac (1,38,763) being males and 1.35 Lac (1,34,962) being females, making up 86.1% of the East Garo Hills total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
East Garo Hills Literacy Rate
East Garo Hills District has a literacy rate of 73.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of East Garo Hills District is 77.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of East Garo Hills District is 70.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In East Garo Hills District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.18%, while in the rural regions of East Garo Hills District, it is around 71.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of East Garo Hills
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.95 | 77.72 | 70.05 |
| Urban Area | 90.18 | 91.8 | 88.48 |
| Rural Area | 71.17 | 75.3 | 66.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in East Garo Hills
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 74.7 | 78.33 | 70.99 |
| Hindu | 76.22 | 80.85 | 70.85 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 32.32 | 39.86 | 24.58 |
| Muslim | 62.9 | 68.89 | 55.18 |
East Garo Hills Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in East Garo Hills District is 509 (509) with 304 (304) males and 205 (205) females, which is 0.16% of East Garo Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 675 females for every 1000 males.
East Garo Hills Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in East Garo Hills District is 3.05 Lac (3,05,180) with 1.54 Lac (1,53,861) males and 1.51 Lac (1,51,319) females, which is 95.99% of East Garo Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of East Garo Hills
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 968 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in East Garo Hills
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 981 |
| Hindu | 873 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 956 |
| Muslim | 815 |
East Garo Hills Area & Households
The Total Area of East Garo Hills District is 2,603 Square KM, with a population density of 122 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in East Garo Hills District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in East Garo Hills District are 1,110.The Total Number of households in East Garo Hills District are 58.33 k(58,328).
East Garo Hills Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In East Garo Hills District, there are about 1.26 Lac (1,26,073) workers, making up nearly 39.66% of the East Garo Hills District total population. Out of these, around 72.26 k (72,262) are male workers, and about 53.81 k (53,811) are female workers.
East Garo Hills - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, East Garo Hills district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 35,515, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 3,17,917 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 38.27% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 22.50%.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.
East Garo Hills District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 35,515 to 3,17,917.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 38.27%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 35.52 k | ----- | ----- | 17.89 k | 17.63 k |
| 1911 | 40.82 k | 5.31 k | 14.94579755 | 20.77 k | 20.05 k |
| 1921 | 45.99 k | 5.16 k | 12.64483257 | 23.39 k | 22.59 k |
| 1931 | 49.04 k | 3.05 k | 6.632597586 | 24.93 k | 24.11 k |
| 1941 | 57.42 k | 8.39 k | 17.10614867 | 28.97 k | 28.45 k |
| 1951 | 62.18 k | 4.75 k | 8.278912631 | 31.75 k | 30.43 k |
| 1961 | 78.91 k | 16.73 k | 26.90544735 | 39.95 k | 38.96 k |
| 1971 | 1.04 Lac | 24.64 k | 31.22449497 | 53.63 k | 49.91 k |
| 1981 | 1.38 Lac | 34.27 k | 33.10090396 | 71.01 k | 66.81 k |
| 1991 | 1.91 Lac | 52.75 k | 38.27221408 | 97.34 k | 93.23 k |
| 2001 | 2.52 Lac | 61.84 k | 32.44841628 | 1.28 Lac | 1.24 Lac |
| 2011 | 3.18 Lac | 65.52 k | 25.95810601 | 1.61 Lac | 1.57 Lac |
East Garo Hills - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.62 Lac (3,61,720) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,024) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.68 Lac (3,68,115) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.71 Lac (3,70,992) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.74 Lac (3,73,977) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.77 Lac (3,76,854) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.80 Lac (3,79,838) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.82 Lac (3,82,396) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.85 Lac (3,84,741) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.87 Lac (3,87,085) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.89 Lac (3,89,430) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.92 Lac (3,91,668) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.94 Lac (3,94,013) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that East Garo Hills District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.94 Lac (3,94,013), with a male population of 1.98 Lac (1,97,767) and a female population of 1.96 Lac (1,96,211). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from East Garo Hills District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.