Subdistrict (Tahsil) In East Garo Hills District

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.

3.18 Lac

Toatl Population

1.61 Lac

Male Population

1.57 Lac

Female Population

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
Christian2,89,70891.13%
Hindu17,2725.43%
Other religions and persuasions5,6171.77%
Muslim3,3591.06%
Buddhist1,0040.32%
Religion not stated8630.27%
Sikh560.02%
Jain380.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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East 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

Historical Population of East Garo Hills by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.85%.

East Garo Hills Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of East Garo Hills is 3.18 Lac (3,17,917).

The estimated population of East Garo Hills in 2024 is approximately 3.62 Lac (3,61,720).

Christian constitute 91.13% of East Garo Hills population, amounting to approximately 2.90 Lac (2,89,708) people.

Hindu constitute 5.43% of East Garo Hills population, totaling around 17.27 k (17,272) people.

Christian: 91.13%, Hindu: 5.43%, Other religions and persuasions: 1.77%, Muslim: 1.06%, Buddhist: 0.32%, Religion not stated: 0.27%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in East Garo Hills is 509 (0.16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.05 Lac (95.99%).

In East Garo Hills, 44.19 k (13.9%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.74 Lac (86.1%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in East Garo Hills is 73.95%, with male literacy at 77.72% and female literacy at 70.05%.

The sex ratio in East Garo Hills is 972 females for every 1000 males.

East Garo Hills population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.