West Khasi Hills
District in MEGHALAYA
West Khasi Hills District of MEGHALAYA has a total population of 3,83,461 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,93,715 are males while 1,89,746 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 3,83,461
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 60.16%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 980
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how West Khasi Hills has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 22.74% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 980.
Total Children
87,214
22.74% of population
Boys
44,342
50.8%
Girls
42,872
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
967
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of West Khasi Hills stands at 980 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 78.53% while female literacy is at 77.19%, showing a gender gap of 1.34%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.04% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 97.82% of total population in West Khasi Hills.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 3,83,461, 1,63,345 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.60% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 73.34% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 26.66% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,19,803
- Marginal Workers
- 43,542
- Non-Workers
- 2,20,116
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 1,93,715 males (50.5%) and 1,89,746 females (49.5%) out of 3,83,461 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 2,30,678 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 78.53%, Female 77.19%, Overall %. Gender gap is 1.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West Khasi Hills district in MEGHALAYA?
West Khasi Hills district in MEGHALAYA has a total population of 3,83,461 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,93,715 males and 1,89,746 females.
What is the literacy rate of West Khasi Hills district?
The overall literacy rate of West Khasi Hills district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.53% and female literacy is 77.19%.
What is the sex ratio in West Khasi Hills district?
The sex ratio in West Khasi Hills district is 980 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of West Khasi Hills district?
West Khasi Hills district has 87,214 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 44,342 are boys and 42,872 are girls. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in West Khasi Hills district?
Out of the total population of 3,83,461, 1,63,345 people (42.6%) are engaged in work activities in West Khasi Hills district.