Subdistrict (Tahsil) In East Khasi Hills District

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.

8.26 Lac

Toatl Population

4.11 Lac

Male Population

4.15 Lac

Female Population

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
Christian5,43,39465.79%
Hindu1,44,93517.55%
Other religions and persuasions1,15,59714%
Muslim14,1851.72%
Buddhist3,1110.38%
Sikh2,4950.3%
Religion not stated1,9020.23%
Jain3030.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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East 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

Historical Population of East Khasi Hills by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.85%.

East Khasi Hills Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of East Khasi Hills is 8.26 Lac (8,25,922).

The estimated population of East Khasi Hills in 2024 is approximately 9.40 Lac (9,39,719).

Christian constitute 65.79% of East Khasi Hills population, amounting to approximately 5.43 Lac (5,43,394) people.

Hindu constitute 17.55% of East Khasi Hills population, totaling around 1.45 Lac (1,44,935) people.

Christian: 65.79%, Hindu: 17.55%, Other religions and persuasions: 14%, Muslim: 1.72%, Buddhist: 0.38%, Sikh: 0.3%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Jain: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in East Khasi Hills is 5.64 k (0.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.61 Lac (80.05%).

In East Khasi Hills, 3.66 Lac (44.37%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.59 Lac (55.63%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in East Khasi Hills is 84.15%, with male literacy at 84.51% and female literacy at 83.81%.

The sex ratio in East Khasi Hills is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

East Khasi Hills population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.