Ribhoi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ribhoi District has a population of 2.59 Lac (2,58,840) with 1.33 Lac (1,32,531) males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,309) females.The sex ratio in Ribhoi is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ribhoi District is 52.86 k (52,862) which is 20.42% of Ribhoi District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ribhoi District is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Ribhoi District is listed as part of MEGHALAYA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Ribhoi Population Census 2011
- Ribhoi 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
Ribhoi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ribhoi District current estimated population is projected to be 2.95 Lac (2,94,504), indicating a 13.78% increased from Ribhoi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Ribhoi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ribhoi District estimated population is projected to be 2.97 Lac (2,97,194), projecting a 14.82% increased from Ribhoi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.
Ribhoi Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Ribhoi District, with a total Christian population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,508), accounting for 84.42% of the Ribhoi District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,344), and the Christian female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,08,164).
Ribhoi Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ribhoi District, with a total Hindu population of 30.95 k (30,945), accounting for 11.96% of the Ribhoi District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.29 k (17,290), and the Hindu female population is around 13.66 k (13,655).
Ribhoi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 2,18,508 | 84.42% |
| Hindu | 30,945 | 11.96% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6,308 | 2.44% |
| Muslim | 1,838 | 0.71% |
| Religion not stated | 598 | 0.23% |
| Buddhist | 428 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 166 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 49 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRibhoi Urban Population
The Urban population of Ribhoi District is 25.25 k (25,253), with 13.83 k (13,826) being males and 11.43 k (11,427) being females, making up 9.76% of the Ribhoi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 827 females for every 1000 males.
Ribhoi Rural Population
The Rural population of Ribhoi District is 2.34 Lac (2,33,587), with 1.19 Lac (1,18,705) being males and 1.15 Lac (1,14,882) being females, making up 90.24% of the Ribhoi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Ribhoi Literacy Rate
Ribhoi District has a literacy rate of 75.67% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ribhoi District is 76.79 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ribhoi District is 74.49 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ribhoi District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.43%, while in the rural regions of Ribhoi District, it is around 74.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ribhoi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.67 | 76.79 | 74.49 |
| Urban Area | 85.43 | 87.88 | 82.39 |
| Rural Area | 74.55 | 75.4 | 73.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ribhoi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 76.22 | 76.38 | 76.06 |
| Hindu | 74.34 | 80.93 | 65.8 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 64.32 | 66.01 | 62.58 |
| Muslim | 78.31 | 81.15 | 74.63 |
Ribhoi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ribhoi District is 590 (590) with 329 (329) males and 261 (261) females, which is 0.23% of Ribhoi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 794 females for every 1000 males.
Ribhoi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ribhoi District is 2.30 Lac (2,30,081) with 1.16 Lac (1,15,907) males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,174) females, which is 88.89% of Ribhoi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ribhoi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 954 |
| Urban Area | 827 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ribhoi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 981 |
| Hindu | 790 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 964 |
| Muslim | 795 |
Ribhoi Area & Households
The Total Area of Ribhoi District is 2,448 Square KM, with a population density of 106 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ribhoi District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Ribhoi District are 635.The Total Number of households in Ribhoi District are 46.87 k(46,872).
Ribhoi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ribhoi District, there are about 1.06 Lac (1,06,473) workers, making up nearly 41.13% of the Ribhoi District total population. Out of these, around 63.87 k (63,871) are male workers, and about 42.60 k (42,602) are female workers.
Ribhoi - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Ribhoi district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 16,240, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,58,840 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 89.51% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 30.43%.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.
Ribhoi District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 16,240 to 2,58,840.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 89.51%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 16.24 k | ----- | ----- | 7.82 k | 8.42 k |
| 1911 | 18.88 k | 2,635 | 16.23 | 9.20 k | 9.67 k |
| 1921 | 19.53 k | 658 | 3.49 | 9.63 k | 9.91 k |
| 1931 | 23.28 k | 3,747 | 19.18 | 11.78 k | 11.50 k |
| 1941 | 26.68 k | 3,398 | 14.6 | 13.62 k | 13.06 k |
| 1951 | 29.20 k | 2,518 | 9.44 | 15.00 k | 14.20 k |
| 1961 | 37.11 k | 7,913 | 27.1 | 19.85 k | 17.26 k |
| 1971 | 52.73 k | 15,624 | 42.1 | 27.86 k | 24.88 k |
| 1981 | 99.93 k | 47,200 | 89.51 | 52.02 k | 47.92 k |
| 1991 | 1.27 Lac | 27,379 | 27.4 | 65.58 k | 61.74 k |
| 2001 | 1.93 Lac | 65,478 | 51.43 | 99.32 k | 93.47 k |
| 2011 | 2.59 Lac | 66,050 | 34.26 | 1.33 Lac | 1.26 Lac |
Ribhoi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.95 Lac (2,94,504) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.97 Lac (2,97,194) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.00 Lac (2,99,710) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,053) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.04 Lac (3,04,482) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.07 Lac (3,06,825) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.09 Lac (3,09,255) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.11 Lac (3,11,337) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.13 Lac (3,13,246) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,155) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.17 Lac (3,17,064) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.19 Lac (3,18,887) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,795) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ribhoi District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.21 Lac (3,20,795), with a male population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,572) and a female population of 1.58 Lac (1,58,164). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Ribhoi District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.