Wahkhen Population
As per the 2011 Census, Wahkhen Village has a population of 1.35 k (1,347) with 671 (671) males and 676 (676) females.The sex ratio in Wahkhen is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wahkhen Village is 279 (279) which is 20.71% of Wahkhen Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wahkhen Village is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Wahkhen village is listed as part of the Pynursla Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the East Khasi Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Wahkhen Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Wahkhen Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.53 k (1,533), indicating a 13.78% increased from Wahkhen's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 761 , and the estimated female population is 773 .
Wahkhen Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Wahkhen Village estimated population is projected to be 1.55 k (1,547), projecting a 14.82% increased from Wahkhen's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 767 , and the estimated female population is 780 .
Wahkhen Literacy Rate
Wahkhen Village has a literacy rate of 72.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wahkhen Village is 73.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wahkhen Village is 71.59 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wahkhen
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.66 | 73.76 | 71.59 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.66 | 73.76 | 71.59 |
Wahkhen Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Wahkhen Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Wahkhen Village.
Wahkhen Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wahkhen Village is 1.35 k (1,346) with 670 (670) males and 676 (676) females, which is 99.93% of Wahkhen Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wahkhen
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1008 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1008 |
Wahkhen Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Wahkhen Village are 275 (275).
Wahkhen Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Wahkhen Village, there are about 657 (657) workers, making up nearly 48.78% of the Wahkhen Village total population. Out of these, around 327 (327) are male workers, and about 330 (330) are female workers.
Wahkhen - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.53 k (1,533) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.55 k (1,547) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.56 k (1,560) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.57 k (1,572) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.59 k (1,585) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.60 k (1,597) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.61 k (1,610) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.62 k (1,621) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.63 k (1,631) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.64 k (1,641) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.65 k (1,650) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.66 k (1,660) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.67 k (1,670) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Wahkhen Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.67 k (1,670), with a male population of 824 (824) and a female population of 847 (847). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Wahkhen Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.
Wahkhen Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rngain | 21 |
| 2 | Mawah | 193 |
| 3 | Dymmiew | 167 |
| 4 | Japung | 0 |
| 5 | Massar | 323 |
| 6 | Laitlyting | 1,145 |
| 7 | Mawlieh | 337 |
| 8 | Lyting Lalbri | 192 |
| 9 | Iewduh Lyngkyrdem | 1,159 |
| 10 | Langkawet | 229 |