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. In 2011 there were total 3,66,481 families residing in urban areas while 4,59,441 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 55.63% living in rural areas and 44.37% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 84.15%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 8,25,922
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 84.15%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1011
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 44.4%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 84.15%.
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
- Marginal Workers
- 37,210
- Non-Workers
- 4,99,136
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 4,10,749 males (49.7%) and 4,15,173 females (50.3%) out of 8,25,922 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 84.15% out of 5,78,030 total literate population.
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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 84.15%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is East Khasi Hills district urban or rural?
East Khasi Hills district has 44.4% urban population and 55.6% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.