East Garo Hills Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for East Garo Hills district in Meghalaya.
Administrative Details of East Garo Hills
East Garo Hills comprises 1,110 villages, of which 1,058 are inhabited and 52 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 58,328, spread across 2,603 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,110(1,058 inhabited • 52 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 58,328 |
| Total Area | 2,603 km² |
East Garo Hills Urban & Rural Population
East Garo Hills had 44,192 people in urban areas (13.9%) and 2,73,725 people in rural areas (86.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 2,73,725 | 86.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 44,192 | 13.9% |
| Total | 3,17,917 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in East Garo Hills
The total population comprises 1,61,223 males (50.7%) and 1,56,694 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 972 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,38,763 | 22,460 | 1,61,223 |
| 👩 Female | 1,34,962 | 21,732 | 1,56,694 |
Literacy Rate in East Garo Hills
The literacy rate is 60.44%. Male literacy stands at 63.58% while female literacy is 57.2%, indicating a gender gap of 6.38 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,92,147.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 84,705 | 17,808 | 1,02,513 |
| Literate (Female) | 73,188 | 16,446 | 89,634 |
| Total Literate | 1,57,893 | 34,254 | 1,92,147 |
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About East Garo Hills Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, East Garo Hills in Meghalaya has a total population of 3,17,917 with a literacy rate of 60.44% and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for East Garo Hills district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.