Meghalaya Population

As per the 2011 Census, Meghalaya State has a population of 29.67 Lac (29,66,889) with 14.92 Lac (14,91,832) males and 14.75 Lac (14,75,057) females.The sex ratio in Meghalaya is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meghalaya State is 5.69 Lac (5,68,536) which is 19.16% of Meghalaya State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meghalaya State is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Meghalaya State is listed as part of the North East region of India .

Meghalaya Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Meghalaya State current estimated population is projected to be 33.76 Lac (33,75,670), indicating a 13.78% increased from Meghalaya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.86 Lac.

Meghalaya Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Meghalaya State estimated population is projected to be 34.07 Lac (34,06,502), projecting a 14.82% increased from Meghalaya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 17.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.02 Lac.

Meghalaya Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Meghalaya State, with a total Christian population of 22.13 Lac (22,13,027), accounting for 74.59% of the Meghalaya State population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 11.00 Lac (11,00,492), and the Christian female population is around 11.13 Lac (11,12,535).

Meghalaya Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Meghalaya State, with a total Hindu population of 3.42 Lac (3,42,078), accounting for 11.53% of the Meghalaya State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.84 Lac (1,83,622), and the Hindu female population is around 1.58 Lac (1,58,456).

Meghalaya Religion Wise Population

Meghalaya Urban Population

The Urban population of Meghalaya State is 5.95 Lac (5,95,450), with 2.98 Lac (2,97,572) being males and 2.98 Lac (2,97,878) being females, making up 20.07% of the Meghalaya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

Meghalaya Rural Population

The Rural population of Meghalaya State is 23.71 Lac (23,71,439), with 11.94 Lac (11,94,260) being males and 11.77 Lac (11,77,179) being females, making up 79.93% of the Meghalaya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Meghalaya Literacy Rate

Meghalaya State has a literacy rate of 74.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meghalaya State is 75.95 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meghalaya State is 72.89 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Meghalaya State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.79%, while in the rural regions of Meghalaya State, it is around 69.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meghalaya

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.43	75.95	72.89
Urban Area	90.79	92.46	89.14
Rural Area	69.92	71.46	68.37

Literacy Rate by Religion in Meghalaya

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Christian	76.52	77.48	75.58
Hindu	77.23	82.72	70.79
Other religions and persuasions	62.24	60.96	63.48
Muslim	54	58.11	49.5

Meghalaya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meghalaya State is 17.36 k (17,355) with 9.16 k (9,157) males and 8.20 k (8,198) females, which is 0.58% of Meghalaya State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 896 females for every 1000 males.

Meghalaya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meghalaya State is 25.56 Lac (25,55,861) with 12.70 Lac (12,69,728) males and 12.86 Lac (12,86,133) females, which is 86.15% of Meghalaya State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Meghalaya Slum Population

Slum Population in Meghalaya State is 57.42 k (57,418) with 28.74 k (28,737) males and 28.68 k (28,681) females, which is 1.94% of Meghalaya State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 999 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Meghalaya State are 10.52 k (10,518).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meghalaya

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	989
Urban Area	1002
Rural Area	986

Sex Ratio by Religion in Meghalaya

Religion	Sex Ratio
Christian	1011
Hindu	863
Other religions and persuasions	1019
Muslim	923

Meghalaya Area & Households

The Total Area of Meghalaya State is 22,429 Square KM, with a population density of 132 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Meghalaya State are 22 and the Total Number of Villages in Meghalaya State are 6,839.The Total Number of households in Meghalaya State are 5.48 Lac(5,48,059).

Meghalaya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Meghalaya State, there are about 11.86 Lac (11,85,619) workers, making up nearly 39.96% of the Meghalaya State total population. Out of these, around 7.04 Lac (7,03,709) are male workers, and about 4.82 Lac (4,81,910) are female workers.

Meghalaya - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Meghalaya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Meghalaya Census Frequently Asked Questions