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. In 2011 there were total 28,430 families residing in urban areas while 3,66,694 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 92.80% living in rural areas and 7.20% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 61.64%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 3,95,124
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 61.64%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1013
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 7.2%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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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 61.64%.
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 61.64% out of 1,87,527 total literate population.
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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 61.64%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is Jaintia Hills district urban or rural?
Jaintia Hills district has 7.2% urban population and 92.8% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.