Transgender Literacy And Empowerment: A Case Study Of Educational Interventions In India

Authors

  • Jithin J
  • R. Ponmani Subha Chellam
  • K Sumathi

Keywords:

Transgender literacy, India, Census data, Educational disparities, Marginalized communities, Inclusive education, Empowerment..

Abstract

This analytical study investigates the transgender literacy rate across various states and Union Territories (UTs) of India using secondary data collected from Census India (2022). The findings reveal significant disparities in transgender populations, child populations aged 0–6 years, Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations across different regions. Uttar Pradesh records the highest transgender population (1,37,465), followed by Andhra Pradesh (43,769) and Maharashtra (40,891). However, underreporting and social stigma are likely to affect the accuracy of these figures. Uttar Pradesh also records the highest number of transgender children (18,734). Bihar exhibits a relatively high SC population among transgender individuals (6,295), suggesting the presence of intersecting forms of discrimination. Notably, Mizoram records the highest transgender literacy rate at 87.14%, closely followed by Kerala at 84.61% and Goa at 73.90%. These findings underscore the varying levels of access to education and literacy among transgender populations across India, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to address regional disparities and promote inclusive educational systems....

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Published

2025-12-12

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Jithin J JJ, Subha Chellam RP, K Sumathi KS. Transgender Literacy And Empowerment: A Case Study Of Educational Interventions In India. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 12 [cited 2026 Jul. 26];14(33S):1289-95. Available from: https://jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/10432

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Vol. 14 No. 33S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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Original Article

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