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East Garo Hills District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of East Garo Hills, a district of Meghalaya has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Meghalaya. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya.

In 2011, East Garo Hills had population of 317,917 of which male and female were 161,223 and 156,694 respectively. In 2001 census, East Garo Hills had a population of 250,582 of which males were 127,474 and remaining 123,108 were females. East Garo Hills District population constituted 10.72 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for East Garo Hills District was at 10.81 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 26.87 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, East Garo Hills District recorded increase of 32.45 percent to its population compared to 1991.


East Garo Hills Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of East Garo Hills in 2011 were 73.95 compared to 73.95 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 77.72 and 70.05 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 66.12 and 54.84 in East Garo Hills District. Total literate in East Garo Hills District were 192,147 of which male and female were 102,513 and 89,634 respectively. In 2001, East Garo Hills District had 120,874 in its district.


East Garo Hills Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in East Garo Hills, it stood at 972 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 966. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 980 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 971 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


East Garo Hills District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 5.43 % 17,272
Muslims 1.06 % 3,359
Christian 91.13 % 289,708
Sikh 0.02 % 56
Buddhist 0.32 % 1,004
Jain 0.01 % 38
Others 1.77 % 5,617
Not Stated 0.27 % 863

East Garo Hills Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of East Garo Hills district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of East Garo Hills was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future East Garo Hills 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 317,917 3.18 Lakhs
2021 390,500 3.91 Lakhs
2022 398,100 3.98 Lakhs
2023 404,600 4.05 Lakhs
2024 410,300 4.10 Lakhs
2025 415,200 4.15 Lakhs
2026 419,400 4.19 Lakhs
2027 423,000 4.23 Lakhs
2028 426,100 4.26 Lakhs
2029 428,800 4.29 Lakhs
2030 431,000 4.31 Lakhs
2031 433,000 4.33 Lakhs

East Garo Hills Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 3.18 Lakhs 2.51 Lakhs
Actual Population 317,917 250,582
Male 161,223 127,474
Female 156,694 123,108
Population Growth 26.87% 32.45%
Area Sq. Km 2,603 2,603
Density/km2 122 96
Proportion to Meghalaya Population 10.72% 10.81%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 972 966
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 980 971
Average Literacy 73.95 60.59
Male Literacy 77.72 66.12
Female Literacy 70.05 54.84
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 58,071 51,182
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 18.27% 20.43%

East Garo Hills Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including East Garo Hills. There were total 58,071 children under age of 0-6 against 51,182 of 2001 census. Of total 58,071 male and female were 29,328 and 28,743 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 980 compared to 971 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 18.27 percent of East Garo Hills District compared to 20.43 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.16 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


East Garo Hills Houseless Data

In 2011, total 32 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 126. This approx 0.039632985968036% of total population of East Garo Hills district.


East Garo Hills District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of East Garo Hills district for 2011 is 122 people per sq. km. In 2001, East Garo Hills district density was at 96 people per sq. km. East Garo Hills district administers 2,603 square kilometers of areas.


East Garo Hills District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total East Garo Hills population for 2011 census, 13.90 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 44,192 people lives in urban areas of which males are 22,460 and females are 21,732. Sex Ratio in urban region of East Garo Hills district is 968 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in East Garo Hills district was 1027 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 6,206 of which males and females were 3,062 and 3,144. This child population figure of East Garo Hills district is 13.63 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in East Garo Hills district as per census 2011 is 90.18 % of which males and females are 91.80 % and 88.48 % literates respectively. In actual number 34,254 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 17,808 and 16,446 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 86.10 % population of East Garo Hills districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total East Garo Hills district population living in rural areas is 273,725 of which males and females are 138,763 and 134,962 respectively. In rural areas of East Garo Hills district, sex ratio is 973 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of East Garo Hills district is considered, figure is 975 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 51,865 in rural areas of which males were 26,266 and females were 25,599. The child population comprises 18.93 % of total rural population of East Garo Hills district. Literacy rate in rural areas of East Garo Hills district is 71.17 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 75.30 and 66.92 percent respectively. In total, 157,893 people were literate of which males and females were 84,705 and 73,188 respectively.

All details regarding East Garo Hills District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of East Garo Hills District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 86.10 % 13.90 %
Total Population 273,725 44,192
Male Population 138,763 22,460
Female Population 134,962 21,732
Sex Ratio 973 968
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 975 1027
Child Population (0-6) 51,865 6,206
Male Child(0-6) 26,266 3,062
Female Child(0-6) 25,599 3,144
Child Percentage (0-6) 18.95 % 14.04 %
Male Child Percentage 18.93 % 13.63 %
Female Child Percentage 18.97 % 14.47 %
Literates 157,893 34,254
Male Literates 84,705 17,808
Female Literates 73,188 16,446
Average Literacy 71.17 % 90.18 %
Male Literacy 75.30 % 91.80 %
Female Literacy 66.92 % 88.48 %

City/Metros in East Garo Hills District

Urban Agglomerations inside East Garo Hills District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside East Garo Hills District
Cities inside East Garo Hills District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside East Garo Hills District