Jaintia Hills Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jaintia Hills District has a population of 3.95 Lac (3,95,124) with 1.96 Lac (1,96,285) males and 1.99 Lac (1,98,839) females.The sex ratio in Jaintia Hills is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jaintia Hills District is 90.91 k (90,911) which is 23.01% of Jaintia Hills District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jaintia Hills District is 976 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Jaintia Hills District is listed as part of MEGHALAYA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Jaintia Hills Population Census 2011
- Jaintia 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
Jaintia Hills Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jaintia Hills District current estimated population is projected to be 4.50 Lac (4,49,565), indicating a 13.78% increased from Jaintia Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.27 Lac.
Jaintia Hills Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jaintia Hills District estimated population is projected to be 4.54 Lac (4,53,671), projecting a 14.82% increased from Jaintia Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.29 Lac.
Jaintia Hills Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Jaintia Hills District, with a total Christian population of 2.72 Lac (2,71,596), accounting for 68.74% of the Jaintia Hills District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.35 Lac (1,34,758), and the Christian female population is around 1.37 Lac (1,36,838).
Jaintia Hills Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Jaintia Hills District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 1.08 Lac (1,07,559), accounting for 27.22% of the Jaintia Hills District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 52.48 k (52,484), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 55.08 k (55,075).
Jaintia Hills Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 2,71,596 | 68.74% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,07,559 | 27.22% |
| Hindu | 12,456 | 3.15% |
| Muslim | 1,646 | 0.42% |
| Religion not stated | 1,504 | 0.38% |
| Buddhist | 284 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 45 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 34 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJaintia Hills Urban Population
The Urban population of Jaintia Hills District is 28.43 k (28,430), with 13.68 k (13,675) being males and 14.76 k (14,755) being females, making up 7.2% of the Jaintia Hills total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1079 females for every 1000 males.
Jaintia Hills Rural Population
The Rural population of Jaintia Hills District is 3.67 Lac (3,66,694), with 1.83 Lac (1,82,610) being males and 1.84 Lac (1,84,084) being females, making up 92.8% of the Jaintia Hills total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Jaintia Hills Literacy Rate
Jaintia Hills District has a literacy rate of 61.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jaintia Hills District is 58.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jaintia Hills District is 65.06 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jaintia Hills District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.1%, while in the rural regions of Jaintia Hills District, it is around 59.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jaintia Hills
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.64 | 58.14 | 65.06 |
| Urban Area | 91.1 | 91.83 | 90.44 |
| Rural Area | 59.05 | 55.29 | 62.75 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jaintia Hills
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 64.77 | 60.81 | 68.61 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53.36 | 49.92 | 56.59 |
| Hindu | 61.82 | 63.98 | 58.78 |
| Muslim | 69.94 | 70.07 | 69.73 |
Jaintia Hills Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jaintia Hills District is 1.32 k (1,317) with 784 (784) males and 533 (533) females, which is 0.33% of Jaintia Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 680 females for every 1000 males.
Jaintia Hills Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jaintia Hills District is 3.76 Lac (3,76,099) with 1.86 Lac (1,85,866) males and 1.90 Lac (1,90,233) females, which is 95.19% of Jaintia Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jaintia Hills
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 1079 |
| Rural Area | 1009 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jaintia Hills
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1016 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1050 |
| Hindu | 763 |
| Muslim | 701 |
Jaintia Hills Area & Households
The Total Area of Jaintia Hills District is 3,819 Square KM, with a population density of 103 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jaintia Hills District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Jaintia Hills District are 537.The Total Number of households in Jaintia Hills District are 66.03 k(66,028).
Jaintia Hills Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jaintia Hills District, there are about 1.54 Lac (1,54,180) workers, making up nearly 39.02% of the Jaintia Hills District total population. Out of these, around 88.84 k (88,839) are male workers, and about 65.34 k (65,341) are female workers.
Jaintia Hills - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Jaintia Hills district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 35,950, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 3,95,124 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 40.97% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 24.98%.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.
Jaintia Hills District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 35,950 to 3,95,124.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 40.97%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 35.95 k | ----- | ----- | 17.18 k | 18.77 k |
| 1911 | 41.78 k | 5,833 | 16.23 | 20.24 k | 21.54 k |
| 1921 | 43.24 k | 1,457 | 3.49 | 21.19 k | 22.05 k |
| 1931 | 51.53 k | 8,294 | 19.18 | 25.95 k | 25.59 k |
| 1941 | 59.06 k | 7,523 | 14.6 | 30.03 k | 29.03 k |
| 1951 | 64.63 k | 5,572 | 9.43 | 33.08 k | 31.55 k |
| 1961 | 82.15 k | 17,518 | 27.11 | 40.76 k | 41.39 k |
| 1971 | 1.14 Lac | 31,415 | 38.24 | 56.81 k | 56.75 k |
| 1981 | 1.56 Lac | 42,840 | 37.72 | 79.05 k | 77.35 k |
| 1991 | 2.20 Lac | 64,071 | 40.97 | 1.12 Lac | 1.09 Lac |
| 2001 | 2.99 Lac | 78,635 | 35.67 | 1.50 Lac | 1.49 Lac |
| 2011 | 3.95 Lac | 96,016 | 32.1 | 1.96 Lac | 1.99 Lac |
Jaintia Hills - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,565) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.54 Lac (4,53,671) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.58 Lac (4,57,513) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.61 Lac (4,61,089) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.65 Lac (4,64,798) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.68 Lac (4,68,374) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,083) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,262) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.78 Lac (4,78,176) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,090) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.84 Lac (4,84,004) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.87 Lac (4,86,786) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.90 Lac (4,89,700) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jaintia Hills District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.90 Lac (4,89,700), with a male population of 2.41 Lac (2,40,777) and a female population of 2.49 Lac (2,48,985). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Jaintia Hills District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.