As of 2001 India census, Gangotri had a population of 606. Males constitute 96% of the population and females 4%. Gangotri has an average literacy rate of 89%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 91%, and female literacy is 48%. In Gangotri, 0% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Had to read it twice to confirm, then follow the link to censusindia.net website to confirm for sure.
Gangotri sure makes for some weak figures in terms of female and infant populace. But I won't raise an alarm over it. No bridal genocide or baby barbeque. Rather, Gangotri is on high altitudes - extreme conditions.
Moreover, nobody settles in Gangotri for reasons other than religion or business. Those with religion in mind like to do so in isolation. No familial baggage. The pundits, might come along with their families, but these families generally migrate to lower reaches in winters, and dont make up for much of femal/child population anyways.
Those with business on their mind are exclusively there to provide services. The businessman contructs hotels and restaurants and bring (majorly male) labour from the plains in mass quantities. Sometimes they will delegate this task to other people, and themselves stay in the lower regions and manage finances. Even if they arrive in Gangotri themselves, they rarely bring their families along for the tourist season is over a narrow period of time and family doesn't bring any utility. Its better to have them studying and working in the lower reaches of the mighty mountains.
Much of the female/child population must be consisting of the old folks - back when Gangotri was a small village, with a few families. Those that were raised there and came to find it at ease. Not the lone sadhu or hungry seth.
Am I missing something here? Feels like it.
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