Jaintia Hills Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jaintia Hills district in Meghalaya.
Administrative Details of Jaintia Hills
Jaintia Hills comprises 537 villages, of which 498 are inhabited and 39 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 66,028, spread across 3,819 square kilometers.
| Villages | 537(498 inhabited • 39 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 66,028 |
| Total Area | 3,819 km² |
Jaintia Hills Urban & Rural Population
Jaintia Hills had 28,430 people in urban areas (7.2%) and 3,66,694 people in rural areas (92.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,66,694 | 92.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 28,430 | 7.2% |
| Total | 3,95,124 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jaintia Hills
The total population comprises 1,96,285 males (49.7%) and 1,98,839 females (50.3%). The sex ratio is 1013 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,82,610 | 13,675 | 1,96,285 |
| 👩 Female | 1,84,084 | 14,755 | 1,98,839 |
Literacy Rate in Jaintia Hills
The literacy rate is 47.46%. Male literacy stands at 44.51% while female literacy is 50.37%, indicating a gender gap of -5.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,87,527.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 76,611 | 10,760 | 87,371 |
| Literate (Female) | 88,529 | 11,627 | 1,00,156 |
| Total Literate | 1,65,140 | 22,387 | 1,87,527 |
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About Jaintia Hills Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya has a total population of 3,95,124 with a literacy rate of 47.46% and a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jaintia Hills district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.