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East Khasi Hills

District in MEGHALAYA

East Khasi Hills District of MEGHALAYA has a total population of 8,25,922 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,10,749 are males while 4,15,173 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
8,25,922
📚 Literacy Rate
69.99%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1011

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how East Khasi Hills has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.84% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1011.

Total Children

1,39,055

16.84% of population

Boys

70,805

50.9%

Girls

68,250

49.1%

Child Sex Ratio

964

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
17.55%
Muslim
1.72%
Christian
65.79%
Sikh
0.30%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of East Khasi Hills stands at 1011 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 84.51% while female literacy is at 83.81%, showing a gender gap of 0.70%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.68% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 80.05% of total population in East Khasi Hills.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 8,25,922, 3,26,786 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.57% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 88.61% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 11.39% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,89,576

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
37,210

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
4,99,136

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in MEGHALAYA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of East Khasi Hills district in MEGHALAYA?

East Khasi Hills district in MEGHALAYA has a total population of 8,25,922 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,10,749 males and 4,15,173 females.

What is the literacy rate of East Khasi Hills district?

The overall literacy rate of East Khasi Hills district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.51% and female literacy is 83.81%.

What is the sex ratio in East Khasi Hills district?

The sex ratio in East Khasi Hills district is 1011 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of East Khasi Hills district?

East Khasi Hills district has 1,39,055 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 70,805 are boys and 68,250 are girls. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in East Khasi Hills district?

Out of the total population of 8,25,922, 3,26,786 people (39.6%) are engaged in work activities in East Khasi Hills district.