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. In 2011 there were total 43,105 families residing in urban areas while 3,40,356 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 88.76% living in rural areas and 11.24% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 77.87%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 3,83,461
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 77.87%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 980
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 11.2%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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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 77.87%.
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 77.87% out of 2,30,678 total literate population.
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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 77.87%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is West Khasi Hills district urban or rural?
West Khasi Hills district has 11.2% urban population and 88.8% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.