HYDERABAD: According to the caste survey, there is only a one percent difference between the male and female populations in Telangana, reports Sribala Vadlapatla.
The survey reveals that the state has a male population of 50.51% and a female population of 49.45%. This means that out of the 3.5 crore people surveyed, approximately 1.79 crore are males and 1.75 crore are females. Notably, the survey also indicates that 13,774 individuals identify as third gender, constituting 0.04% of the population.
The figures present an encouraging picture regarding the gender ratio, indicating that for every 1,000 males, there are 999 females. The reported gender ratios for Telangana have varied in the past between national family health survey figures and thos provided by state govt.
