West Khasi Hills Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya.
Administrative Details of West Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills comprises 1,115 villages, of which 1,093 are inhabited and 22 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 64,906, spread across 5,247 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,115(1,093 inhabited • 22 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 64,906 |
| Total Area | 5,247 km² |
West Khasi Hills Urban & Rural Population
West Khasi Hills had 43,105 people in urban areas (11.2%) and 3,40,356 people in rural areas (88.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,40,356 | 88.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 43,105 | 11.2% |
| Total | 3,83,461 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in West Khasi Hills
The total population comprises 1,93,715 males (50.5%) and 1,89,746 females (49.5%). The sex ratio is 980 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,72,380 | 21,335 | 1,93,715 |
| 👩 Female | 1,67,976 | 21,770 | 1,89,746 |
Literacy Rate in West Khasi Hills
The literacy rate is 60.16%. Male literacy stands at 60.56% while female literacy is 59.75%, indicating a gender gap of 0.81 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,30,678.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,02,493 | 14,814 | 1,17,307 |
| Literate (Female) | 98,080 | 15,291 | 1,13,371 |
| Total Literate | 2,00,573 | 30,105 | 2,30,678 |
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About West Khasi Hills Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya has a total population of 3,83,461 with a literacy rate of 60.16% and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for West Khasi Hills district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.