Jaintia Hills
District in MEGHALAYA
Jaintia Hills District of MEGHALAYA has a total population of 3,95,124 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,96,285 are males while 1,98,839 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 3,95,124
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 47.46%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1013
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 23.01% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 976 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1013.
Total Children
90,911
23.01% of population
Boys
46,011
50.6%
Girls
44,900
49.4%
Child Sex Ratio
976
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jaintia Hills stands at 1013 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 58.14% while female literacy is at 65.06%, showing a gender gap of -6.92%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.33% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 95.19% of total population in Jaintia Hills.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 3,95,124, 1,54,180 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.02% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 71.75% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 28.25% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,10,617
- Marginal Workers
- 43,563
- Non-Workers
- 2,40,944
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 1,96,285 males (49.7%) and 1,98,839 females (50.3%) out of 3,95,124 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 1,87,527 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 58.14%, Female 65.06%, Overall %. Gender gap is -6.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jaintia Hills district in MEGHALAYA?
Jaintia Hills district in MEGHALAYA has a total population of 3,95,124 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,96,285 males and 1,98,839 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jaintia Hills district?
The overall literacy rate of Jaintia Hills district is N/A%. Male literacy is 58.14% and female literacy is 65.06%.
What is the sex ratio in Jaintia Hills district?
The sex ratio in Jaintia Hills district is 1013 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Jaintia Hills district?
Jaintia Hills district has 90,911 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 46,011 are boys and 44,900 are girls. The child sex ratio is 976 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jaintia Hills district?
Out of the total population of 3,95,124, 1,54,180 people (39.0%) are engaged in work activities in Jaintia Hills district.