Meghalaya Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Meghalaya.
Administrative Details of Meghalaya
Meghalaya comprises 6,839 villages, of which 6,459 are inhabited and 380 are uninhabited. There are 22 urban towns in Meghalaya. The total number of households stands at 5,48,059, spread across 22,429 square kilometers.
| Villages | 6,839(6,459 inhabited • 380 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 22 |
| Households | 5,48,059 |
| Total Area | 22,429 km² |
Meghalaya Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Meghalaya had 5,95,450 people in urban areas (20.1%) and 23,71,439 people in rural areas (79.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 23,71,439 | 79.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,95,450 | 20.1% |
| Total | 29,66,889 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Meghalaya
The total population of Meghalaya comprises 14,91,832 males (50.3%) and 14,75,057 females (49.7%). The sex ratio in Meghalaya is 989 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 11,94,260 | 2,97,572 | 14,91,832 |
| 👩 Female | 11,77,179 | 2,97,878 | 14,75,057 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Meghalaya
The literacy rate in Meghalaya is 60.16% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 61.26% while female literacy is 59.06%, indicating a gender gap of 2.20 percentage points. The total literate population is 17,85,005.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,75,636 | 2,38,243 | 9,13,879 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,39,518 | 2,31,608 | 8,71,126 |
| Total Literate | 13,15,154 | 4,69,851 | 17,85,005 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Meghalaya District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Meghalaya has 7 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
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List of Districts in Meghalaya
Complete list of all 7 districts in Meghalaya.
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About Meghalaya Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Meghalaya has a total population of 29,66,889 with a literacy rate of 60.16% and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1000 males.
Meghalaya comprises 7 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Meghalaya including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.