East Khasi Hills Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya.
Administrative Details of East Khasi Hills
East Khasi Hills comprises 975 villages, of which 923 are inhabited and 52 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,64,046, spread across 2,748 square kilometers.
| Villages | 975(923 inhabited • 52 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 1,64,046 |
| Total Area | 2,748 km² |
East Khasi Hills Urban & Rural Population
East Khasi Hills had 3,66,481 people in urban areas (44.4%) and 4,59,441 people in rural areas (55.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,59,441 | 55.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,66,481 | 44.4% |
| Total | 8,25,922 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in East Khasi Hills
The total population comprises 4,10,749 males (49.7%) and 4,15,173 females (50.3%). The sex ratio is 1011 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,28,409 | 1,82,340 | 4,10,749 |
| 👩 Female | 2,31,032 | 1,84,141 | 4,15,173 |
Literacy Rate in East Khasi Hills
The literacy rate is 69.99%. Male literacy stands at 69.94% while female literacy is 70.03%, indicating a gender gap of -0.09 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,78,030.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,38,245 | 1,49,025 | 2,87,270 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,44,763 | 1,45,997 | 2,90,760 |
| Total Literate | 2,83,008 | 2,95,022 | 5,78,030 |
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About East Khasi Hills Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya has a total population of 8,25,922 with a literacy rate of 69.99% and a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for East Khasi Hills district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.