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About South Andaman District
South Andaman is a district in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. As per the data provided by Census of India in 2011, total population of South Andaman was 238,142 with a growth rate of 14.23%. South Andaman covers 2,672 Km2 area. Sex ratio of South Andaman's population is 871 females for every 1000 males, while child sex ratio is 969 females out of 1000 males.
For better understaing, details are categorized in four sections i.e. Population of South Andaman, Urban/Rural population of South Andaman, Literacy data of South Andaman and Religion wise data of South Andaman. Below are the full details and list of tehsils in South Andaman,Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Select any of these to know detailed information about them.
Area, population and sex ratio of South Andaman
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 238,142 | Growth (%) | 14.23 |
| Male Population | 127,283 | Sex Ratio | 871 |
| Female Population | 110,859 | Child Sex Ratio | 969 |
| Area ( In Km. Square ) | 2,672 |
South Andaman has a total population of 238,142 people. Out of this, the male population stands at 127,283 while the female population 110,859. The state area is 2,672 square kilometers.
In terms of demographic statistics, South Andaman has sex ratio of 871 females per 1000 males and The child sex ratio is 969. South Andaman makes up % of India's total population.
Urban/Rural Population of South Andaman
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population | 140,747 | Rural Population | 97,395 |
| Urban Population (%) | 59.10 | Rural Population (%) | 40.90 |
| Urban male Population | 75,180 | Rural Male Population | 52,103 |
| Urban Female Population | 65,567 | Rural Female Population | 45,292 |
| Urban Sex Ratio | 872 | Rural Sex Ratio | 869 |
South Andaman urban population is 140,747 (59.10% of the total), while the rural population is 97,395 (40.90% of the total). The urban population growth rate is significantly higher at % compared to the rural growth rate of %.
Among the urban population 75,180 are males, and 65,567 are females, resulting in an urban sex ratio of 872 females per 1000 males. In the rural population 52,103 are males and 45,292 are females, resulting in an rural sex ratio of 869 females per 1000 males.
Literacy data of South Andaman
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Literate | 190,266 | Literacy (%) | 89.13 |
| Male Literate | 105,794 | Male Literacy (%) | 92.19 |
| Female Literate | 84,472 | Female Literacy (%) | 85.57 |
| Urban Literate | 114,194 | Rural Literate | 76,072 |
| Urban Male Literates | 63,287 | Urban Male Literacy (%) | 93.21 |
| Rural Male Literates | 42,507 | Rural Male Literacy (%) | 90.71 |
| Urban Female Literates | 50,907 | Urban Female Literacy (%) | 86.82 |
| Rural Female Literates | 33,565 | Rural Female Literacy (%) | 83.73 |
The literacy data of South Andaman highlights a total literacy rate stands at 89.13% with 190,266 literate individuals. Male literacy is 92.19% while female literacy is lower at 85.57% among them, 105,794 males and 84,472 females are literate, highlighting a gender gap.
Urban areas show higher literacy rate with 114,194 people being literate, with men at 93.21% and female at 86.82%, compared to rural areas whereas 76,072 people are literate, with male at 90.71% and female at 83.73%. Highlights a gap between urban and rural literacy rates.
Religion Wise Data of South Andaman
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 174,452 | Hindu (%) | 73.26 |
| Muslim | 28,912 | Muslim (%) | 12.14 |
| Sikh | 866 | Sikh (%) | 0.36 |
| Christian | 33,037 | Christian (%) | 13.87 |
| Jain | 27 | Jain (%) | 0.01 |
| Buddhist | 135 | Buddhist (%) | 0.06 |
| Other | 269 | Other (%) | 0.11 |
| Not Avaiable | 444 | Not Avaiable (%) | 0.19 |
South Andaman population is mostly hindu (73.26%) with a total 174,452 people. Muslim(12.14%) with a total 28,912 people. Sikh are (0.36%) with a total 866 people. Smaller communities include Christian (13.87% with 33,037 people). Jain (0.01% with 27 people) Buddhist (0.06% with 135 people) and Other (0.11% with 269 people). Around (0.19% with 444 people) did not specify their religion.