SRS 2024: 3.5% people were 'widowed, divorced or separated' with 5.5% women and 1.6% men
The 2024 Sample Registration System report indicates that 3.5% of India's population is widowed, divorced, or separated, with a significantly higher percentage of women than men. The data highlights regional disparities, with southern states reporting higher numbers of women in this category.
Why it matters
This data underscores persistent gender-based social vulnerabilities and the economic challenges faced by single women in India, particularly regarding remarriage and social support.
Tamil Nadu Widowed Divorced Separated: SRS 2024: 3.5% people were widowed, divorced or separated with 5.5% women and 1.6% men | India News - The Times of India
The report relies on government statistical data and presents findings without overt political commentary.
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