Scheduled Tribes in India as Revealed in Census 2011

Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE The Census 2011 provides valuable insights into the population and demographics of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. Let’s explore some key findings:

• Population:
  • Approximately 10.42 crore Indians are notified as Scheduled Tribes.
  • Of this population, 1.04 crores reside in urban areas.
  • STs constitute 8.6% of the country’s total population and 11.3% of the total rural population.
• Sex Ratio:
  • The sex ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females per 1,000 males.
  • This represents a significant increase from the 2001 Census, where the ratio was 978.
• State-wise Variation:
  • Madhya Pradesh has the highest Scheduled Tribe population, accounting for 14.7%.
  • Meghalaya has the lowest ST population at 2.5%.
  • In Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Goa, the ST population increased by more than 1% point from 2001 to 2011.
  • Nagaland, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli experienced a decline in ST population, likely due to migration.
  • The Andaman and Nicobar Islands saw a decrease from 8.3% in 2001 to 7.5% in 2011, possibly due to the 2004 tsunami.
• Livelihood and Infrastructure:
  • 53% of STs live in dilapidated houses, with most households having single rooms.
  • 46.6% of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes rely on firewood, crop residue, or cow dung cake for cooking.
  • Only 23% of ST households have some form of toilet facility.
  • Access to water and electricity remains a challenge for many ST households.