Villages In Mawsynram Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Mawsynram Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mawsynram Tehsil has a population of 54.11 k (54,109) with 27.14 k (27,143) males and 26.97 k (26,966) females.The sex ratio in Mawsynram is 994, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mawsynram Tehsil is 11.59 k (11,590) which is 21.42% of Mawsynram Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mawsynram Tehsil is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mawsynram Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the East Khasi Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in India.

54.11 k

Toatl Population

27.14 k

Male Population

26.97 k

Female Population

Mawsynram Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mawsynram Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 61.57 k (61,565), indicating a 13.78% increased from Mawsynram's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 30.74 k, and the estimated female population is 30.82 k.

Mawsynram Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mawsynram Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 62.13 k (62,127), projecting a 14.82% increased from Mawsynram's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 31.02 k, and the estimated female population is 31.11 k.

Mawsynram Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Mawsynram Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 39.54 k (39,542), accounting for 73.08% of the Mawsynram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 19.75 k (19,746), and the Christian female population is around 19.80 k (19,796).

Mawsynram Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Mawsynram Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 8.53 k (8,534), accounting for 15.77% of the Mawsynram Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 4.24 k (4,236), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 4.30 k (4,298).

Mawsynram Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian39,54273.08%
Other religions and persuasions8,53415.77%
Hindu5,66010.46%
Muslim2070.38%
Religion not stated1220.23%
Buddhist360.07%
Sikh70.01%
Jain10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mawsynram Urban Population

The Urban population of Mawsynram Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Mawsynram total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Mawsynram Rural Population

The Rural population of Mawsynram Tehsil is 54.11 k (54,109), with 27.14 k (27,143) being males and 26.97 k (26,966) being females, making up 100% of the Mawsynram total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Mawsynram Literacy Rate

Mawsynram Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mawsynram Tehsil is 76.93 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mawsynram Tehsil is 72.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mawsynram Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Mawsynram Tehsil, it is around 74.88%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mawsynram

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.88 76.93 72.82
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 74.88 76.93 72.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mawsynram

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 78.09 79.34 76.86
Other religions and persuasions 75.26 75.9 74.63
Hindu 53.06 63.3 41.7
Muslim 72.56 79.31 64.94

Mawsynram Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mawsynram Tehsil is 298 (298) with 155 (155) males and 143 (143) females, which is 0.55% of Mawsynram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Mawsynram Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mawsynram Tehsil is 50.21 k (50,208) with 25.06 k (25,064) males and 25.14 k (25,144) females, which is 92.79% of Mawsynram Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mawsynram

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 994
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 994

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mawsynram

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 1003
Other religions and persuasions 1015
Hindu 917
Muslim 865

Mawsynram Area & Households

The Total Area of Mawsynram Tehsil is 509.64 Square KM, with a population density of 106 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Mawsynram Tehsil are 166.The Total Number of households in Mawsynram Tehsil are 10.15 k(10,145).

Mawsynram Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mawsynram Tehsil, there are about 21.96 k (21,955) workers, making up nearly 40.58% of the Mawsynram Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.11 k (13,110) are male workers, and about 8.85 k (8,845) are female workers.

Mawsynram - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 61.57 k (61,565) 13.78%
2025 62.13 k (62,127) 14.82% 1.04 %
2026 62.65 k (62,653) 15.79% 0.97 %
2027 63.14 k (63,143) 16.69% 0.9 %
2028 63.65 k (63,651) 17.63% 0.94 %
2029 64.14 k (64,140) 18.54% 0.91 %
2030 64.65 k (64,648) 19.48% 0.94 %
2031 65.08 k (65,084) 20.28% 0.8 %
2032 65.48 k (65,483) 21.02% 0.74 %
2033 65.88 k (65,882) 21.76% 0.74 %
2034 66.28 k (66,281) 22.49% 0.73 %
2035 66.66 k (66,662) 23.2% 0.71 %
2036 67.06 k (67,061) 23.94% 0.74 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mawsynram Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 67.06 k (67,061), with a male population of 33.30 k (33,296) and a female population of 33.77 k (33,767). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Mawsynram Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Mawsynram Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mawsynram is 54.11 k (54,109).

The estimated population of Mawsynram in 2024 is approximately 61.57 k (61,565).

Christian constitute 73.08% of Mawsynram population, amounting to approximately 39.54 k (39,542) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 15.77% of Mawsynram population, totaling around 8.53 k (8,534) people.

Christian: 73.08%, Other religions and persuasions: 15.77%, Hindu: 10.46%, Muslim: 0.38%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Buddhist: 0.07%, Sikh: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mawsynram is 298 (0.55%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 50.21 k (92.79%).

In Mawsynram, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 54.11 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mawsynram is 74.88%, with male literacy at 76.93% and female literacy at 72.82%.

The sex ratio in Mawsynram is 994 females for every 1000 males.

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