East Khasi Hills Population
As per the 2011 Census, East Khasi Hills District has a population of 8.26 Lac (8,25,922) with 4.11 Lac (4,10,749) males and 4.15 Lac (4,15,173) females.The sex ratio in East Khasi Hills is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of East Khasi Hills District is 1.39 Lac (1,39,055) which is 16.84% of East Khasi Hills District overall population, Child sex Ratio of East Khasi Hills District is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, East Khasi Hills District is listed as part of MEGHALAYA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- East Khasi Hills Population Census 2011
- East Khasi Hills Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
East Khasi Hills Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, East Khasi Hills District current estimated population is projected to be 9.40 Lac (9,39,719), indicating a 13.78% increased from East Khasi Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.75 Lac.
East Khasi Hills Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, East Khasi Hills District estimated population is projected to be 9.48 Lac (9,48,302), projecting a 14.82% increased from East Khasi Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.79 Lac.
East Khasi Hills Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in East Khasi Hills District, with a total Christian population of 5.43 Lac (5,43,394), accounting for 65.79% of the East Khasi Hills District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.62 Lac (2,61,708), and the Christian female population is around 2.82 Lac (2,81,686).
East Khasi Hills Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in East Khasi Hills District, with a total Hindu population of 1.45 Lac (1,44,935), accounting for 17.55% of the East Khasi Hills District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.86 k (78,855), and the Hindu female population is around 66.08 k (66,080).
East Khasi Hills Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 5,43,394 | 65.79% |
| Hindu | 1,44,935 | 17.55% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,15,597 | 14% |
| Muslim | 14,185 | 1.72% |
| Buddhist | 3,111 | 0.38% |
| Sikh | 2,495 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 1,902 | 0.23% |
| Jain | 303 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationEast Khasi Hills Urban Population
The Urban population of East Khasi Hills District is 3.66 Lac (3,66,481), with 1.82 Lac (1,82,340) being males and 1.84 Lac (1,84,141) being females, making up 44.37% of the East Khasi Hills total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
East Khasi Hills Rural Population
The Rural population of East Khasi Hills District is 4.59 Lac (4,59,441), with 2.28 Lac (2,28,409) being males and 2.31 Lac (2,31,032) being females, making up 55.63% of the East Khasi Hills total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
East Khasi Hills Literacy Rate
East Khasi Hills District has a literacy rate of 84.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of East Khasi Hills District is 84.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of East Khasi Hills District is 83.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In East Khasi Hills District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.41%, while in the rural regions of East Khasi Hills District, it is around 77.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of East Khasi Hills
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.15 | 84.51 | 83.81 |
| Urban Area | 91.41 | 93.28 | 89.58 |
| Rural Area | 77.73 | 76.73 | 78.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in East Khasi Hills
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 85.25 | 84.77 | 85.69 |
| Hindu | 86.63 | 90.4 | 82.08 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 75.23 | 73.48 | 76.97 |
| Muslim | 84.48 | 87.23 | 80.54 |
East Khasi Hills Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in East Khasi Hills District is 5.64 k (5,642) with 2.92 k (2,924) males and 2.72 k (2,718) females, which is 0.68% of East Khasi Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.
East Khasi Hills Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in East Khasi Hills District is 6.61 Lac (6,61,158) with 3.20 Lac (3,20,048) males and 3.41 Lac (3,41,110) females, which is 80.05% of East Khasi Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of East Khasi Hills
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1011 |
| Urban Area | 1010 |
| Rural Area | 1012 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in East Khasi Hills
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1077 |
| Hindu | 838 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 997 |
| Muslim | 721 |
East Khasi Hills Area & Households
The Total Area of East Khasi Hills District is 2,748 Square KM, with a population density of 301 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in East Khasi Hills District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in East Khasi Hills District are 975.The Total Number of households in East Khasi Hills District are 1.64 Lac(1,64,046).
East Khasi Hills Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In East Khasi Hills District, there are about 3.27 Lac (3,26,786) workers, making up nearly 39.57% of the East Khasi Hills District total population. Out of these, around 2.04 Lac (2,04,303) are male workers, and about 1.22 Lac (1,22,483) are female workers.
East Khasi Hills - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, East Khasi Hills district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,10,556, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 8,25,922 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 30.76% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 20.35%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
East Khasi Hills District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,10,556 to 8,25,922.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 30.76%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.11 Lac | ----- | ----- | 53.23 k | 57.33 k |
| 1911 | 1.28 Lac | 17,940 | 16.23 | 62.64 k | 65.85 k |
| 1921 | 1.33 Lac | 4,479 | 3.49 | 65.55 k | 67.43 k |
| 1931 | 1.58 Lac | 25,508 | 19.18 | 80.20 k | 78.29 k |
| 1941 | 1.82 Lac | 23,137 | 14.6 | 92.73 k | 88.89 k |
| 1951 | 1.99 Lac | 17,135 | 9.43 | 1.02 Lac | 96.64 k |
| 1961 | 2.53 Lac | 53,872 | 27.1 | 1.33 Lac | 1.20 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.27 Lac | 73,900 | 29.25 | 1.70 Lac | 1.56 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.10 Lac | 83,051 | 25.43 | 2.10 Lac | 2.00 Lac |
| 1991 | 5.36 Lac | 1,25,977 | 30.76 | 2.75 Lac | 2.61 Lac |
| 2001 | 6.61 Lac | 1,25,368 | 23.41 | 3.34 Lac | 3.27 Lac |
| 2011 | 8.26 Lac | 1,64,999 | 24.96 | 4.11 Lac | 4.15 Lac |
East Khasi Hills - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.40 Lac (9,39,719) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.48 Lac (9,48,302) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.56 Lac (9,56,331) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.64 Lac (9,63,807) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.72 Lac (9,71,559) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.79 Lac (9,79,035) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 9.87 Lac (9,86,788) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 9.93 Lac (9,93,433) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.00 Lac (9,99,524) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.06 Lac (10,05,615) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.12 Lac (10,11,706) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.18 Lac (10,17,521) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.24 Lac (10,23,612) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that East Khasi Hills District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.24 Lac (10,23,612), with a male population of 5.04 Lac (5,03,853) and a female population of 5.20 Lac (5,19,877). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from East Khasi Hills District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.