Shella Bholaganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shella Bholaganj Tehsil has a population of 54.04 k (54,039) with 27.25 k (27,251) males and 26.79 k (26,788) females.The sex ratio in Shella Bholaganj is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 10.17 k (10,170) which is 18.82% of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shella Bholaganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the East Khasi Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in India.
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Shella Bholaganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shella Bholaganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 61.49 k (61,485), indicating a 13.78% increased from Shella Bholaganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 30.87 k, and the estimated female population is 30.62 k.
Shella Bholaganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shella Bholaganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 62.05 k (62,047), projecting a 14.82% increased from Shella Bholaganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 31.14 k, and the estimated female population is 30.91 k.
Shella Bholaganj Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Shella Bholaganj Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 33.25 k (33,248), accounting for 61.53% of the Shella Bholaganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 16.34 k (16,339), and the Christian female population is around 16.91 k (16,909).
Shella Bholaganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Shella Bholaganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 10.88 k (10,875), accounting for 20.12% of the Shella Bholaganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.75 k (5,745), and the Hindu female population is around 5.13 k (5,130).
Shella Bholaganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 33,248 | 61.53% |
| Hindu | 10,875 | 20.12% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9,314 | 17.24% |
| Muslim | 450 | 0.83% |
| Religion not stated | 106 | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 20 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShella Bholaganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 11.72 k (11,722), with 5.62 k (5,615) being males and 6.11 k (6,107) being females, making up 21.69% of the Shella Bholaganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1088 females for every 1000 males.
Shella Bholaganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 42.32 k (42,317), with 21.64 k (21,636) being males and 20.68 k (20,681) being females, making up 78.31% of the Shella Bholaganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Shella Bholaganj Literacy Rate
Shella Bholaganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.56% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 78.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 75.06 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shella Bholaganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.59%, while in the rural regions of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil, it is around 71.91%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shella Bholaganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.56 | 78.04 | 75.06 |
| Urban Area | 92.59 | 92.54 | 92.64 |
| Rural Area | 71.91 | 74.12 | 69.61 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shella Bholaganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 83.44 | 84.19 | 82.73 |
| Hindu | 54.49 | 61.57 | 46.52 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 78.48 | 77.4 | 79.64 |
| Muslim | 54.68 | 63.96 | 42.07 |
Shella Bholaganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 2.23 k (2,226) with 1.12 k (1,119) males and 1.11 k (1,107) females, which is 4.12% of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Shella Bholaganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 44.54 k (44,535) with 22.21 k (22,205) males and 22.33 k (22,330) females, which is 82.41% of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shella Bholaganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 984 |
| Urban Area | 1088 |
| Rural Area | 956 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shella Bholaganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1035 |
| Hindu | 893 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 934 |
| Muslim | 692 |
Shella Bholaganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Shella Bholaganj Tehsil is 351.99 Square KM, with a population density of 154 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shella Bholaganj Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Shella Bholaganj Tehsil are 139.The Total Number of households in Shella Bholaganj Tehsil are 10.66 k(10,661).
Shella Bholaganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shella Bholaganj Tehsil, there are about 19.14 k (19,135) workers, making up nearly 35.41% of the Shella Bholaganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.27 k (13,272) are male workers, and about 5.86 k (5,863) are female workers.
Shella Bholaganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.49 k (61,485) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 62.05 k (62,047) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 62.57 k (62,572) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 63.06 k (63,061) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 63.57 k (63,568) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 64.06 k (64,057) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 64.57 k (64,565) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 65.00 k (64,999) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 65.40 k (65,398) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 65.80 k (65,797) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 66.20 k (66,195) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 66.58 k (66,576) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 66.97 k (66,974) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shella Bholaganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 66.97 k (66,974), with a male population of 33.43 k (33,428) and a female population of 33.54 k (33,544). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Shella Bholaganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.