South Garo Hills Population
As per the 2011 Census, South Garo Hills District has a population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,334) with 73.17 k (73,170) males and 69.16 k (69,164) females.The sex ratio in South Garo Hills is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of South Garo Hills District is 27.91 k (27,909) which is 19.61% of South Garo Hills District overall population, Child sex Ratio of South Garo Hills District is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, South Garo Hills District is listed as part of MEGHALAYA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- South Garo Hills Population Census 2011
- South 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
South Garo Hills Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, South Garo Hills District current estimated population is projected to be 1.62 Lac (1,61,945), indicating a 13.78% increased from South Garo Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 82.88 k, and the estimated female population is 79.05 k.
South Garo Hills Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, South Garo Hills District estimated population is projected to be 1.63 Lac (1,63,425), projecting a 14.82% increased from South Garo Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 83.61 k, and the estimated female population is 79.80 k.
South Garo Hills Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in South Garo Hills District, with a total Christian population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,984), accounting for 93.43% of the South Garo Hills District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 67.63 k (67,630), and the Christian female population is around 65.35 k (65,354).
South Garo Hills Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in South Garo Hills District, with a total Hindu population of 7.04 k (7,036), accounting for 4.94% of the South Garo Hills District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.25 k (4,250), and the Hindu female population is around 2.79 k (2,786).
South Garo Hills Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1,32,984 | 93.43% |
| Hindu | 7,036 | 4.94% |
| Muslim | 1,050 | 0.74% |
| Religion not stated | 533 | 0.37% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 362 | 0.25% |
| Buddhist | 332 | 0.23% |
| Sikh | 27 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 10 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSouth Garo Hills Urban Population
The Urban population of South Garo Hills District is 13.13 k (13,131), with 6.70 k (6,700) being males and 6.43 k (6,431) being females, making up 9.23% of the South Garo Hills total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
South Garo Hills Rural Population
The Rural population of South Garo Hills District is 1.29 Lac (1,29,203), with 66.47 k (66,470) being males and 62.73 k (62,733) being females, making up 90.77% of the South Garo Hills total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
South Garo Hills Literacy Rate
South Garo Hills District has a literacy rate of 71.72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of South Garo Hills District is 76.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of South Garo Hills District is 66.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In South Garo Hills District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.79%, while in the rural regions of South Garo Hills District, it is around 69.81%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of South Garo Hills
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.72 | 76.23 | 66.9 |
| Urban Area | 89.79 | 91.65 | 87.83 |
| Rural Area | 69.81 | 74.62 | 64.69 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in South Garo Hills
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 71.3 | 75.51 | 66.94 |
| Hindu | 78.89 | 86.55 | 66.43 |
| Muslim | 76.87 | 79.22 | 72.28 |
| Religion not stated | 81.27 | 84.62 | 78.4 |
South Garo Hills Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in South Garo Hills District is 319 (319) with 188 (188) males and 131 (131) females, which is 0.22% of South Garo Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 697 females for every 1000 males.
South Garo Hills Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in South Garo Hills District is 1.34 Lac (1,34,237) with 68.14 k (68,140) males and 66.10 k (66,097) females, which is 94.31% of South Garo Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of South Garo Hills
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban Area | 960 |
| Rural Area | 944 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in South Garo Hills
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 967 |
| Hindu | 656 |
| Muslim | 572 |
| Religion not stated | 1132 |
South Garo Hills Area & Households
The Total Area of South Garo Hills District is 1,887 Square KM, with a population density of 75 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in South Garo Hills District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in South Garo Hills District are 804.The Total Number of households in South Garo Hills District are 24.53 k(24,527).
South Garo Hills Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In South Garo Hills District, there are about 53.07 k (53,069) workers, making up nearly 37.28% of the South Garo Hills District total population. Out of these, around 32.83 k (32,826) are male workers, and about 20.24 k (20,243) are female workers.
South Garo Hills - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, South Garo Hills district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 23,247, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 1,42,334 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 29.11% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.15%.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 Garo Hills District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 23,247 to 1,42,334.
- The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 29.11%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 23.25 k | ----- | ----- | 11.70 k | 11.55 k |
| 1911 | 26.72 k | 3.47 k | 14.94386372 | 13.57 k | 13.15 k |
| 1921 | 30.12 k | 3.40 k | 12.7091052 | 15.27 k | 14.84 k |
| 1931 | 32.10 k | 1.98 k | 6.571039612 | 16.27 k | 15.83 k |
| 1941 | 37.59 k | 5.49 k | 17.10805085 | 18.90 k | 18.69 k |
| 1951 | 40.70 k | 3.11 k | 8.279458323 | 20.70 k | 20.00 k |
| 1961 | 52.52 k | 11.82 k | 29.0498538 | 26.70 k | 25.82 k |
| 1971 | 59.03 k | 6.51 k | 12.39290202 | 30.80 k | 28.23 k |
| 1981 | 71.57 k | 12.54 k | 21.23968762 | 36.40 k | 35.17 k |
| 1991 | 89.49 k | 17.92 k | 25.04436278 | 45.71 k | 43.79 k |
| 2001 | 1.10 Lac | 20.75 k | 23.18728839 | 56.80 k | 53.45 k |
| 2011 | 1.42 Lac | 32.09 k | 29.10816008 | 73.17 k | 69.16 k |
South Garo Hills - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,945) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,425) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.65 Lac (1,64,808) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,097) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,433) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,721) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,057) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,202) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,252) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,302) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,351) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,353) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,403) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that South Garo Hills District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.76 Lac (1,76,403), with a male population of 89.76 k (89,756) and a female population of 86.61 k (86,607). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from South Garo Hills District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.