Villages In Zikzak Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Zikzak Population

As per the 2011 Census, Zikzak Tehsil has a population of 74.60 k (74,602) with 37.87 k (37,867) males and 36.74 k (36,735) females.The sex ratio in Zikzak is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Zikzak Tehsil is 12.92 k (12,918) which is 17.32% of Zikzak Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Zikzak Tehsil is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Zikzak Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the West Garo Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in India.

74.60 k

Toatl Population

37.87 k

Male Population

36.74 k

Female Population

Zikzak Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Zikzak Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 84.88 k (84,881), indicating a 13.78% increased from Zikzak 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 42.89 k, and the estimated female population is 41.99 k.

Zikzak Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Zikzak Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 85.66 k (85,657), projecting a 14.82% increased from Zikzak 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.27 k, and the estimated female population is 42.38 k.

Zikzak Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Zikzak Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 37.69 k (37,687), accounting for 50.52% of the Zikzak Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 19.06 k (19,055), and the Christian female population is around 18.63 k (18,632).

Zikzak Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Zikzak Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 19.48 k (19,478), accounting for 26.11% of the Zikzak Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.08 k (10,084), and the Hindu female population is around 9.39 k (9,394).

Zikzak Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian37,68750.52%
Hindu19,47826.11%
Muslim15,97721.42%
Other religions and persuasions9781.31%
Religion not stated2330.31%
Buddhist2210.3%
Sikh190.03%
Jain90.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Zikzak Urban Population

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

Zikzak Rural Population

The Rural population of Zikzak Tehsil is 74.60 k (74,602), with 37.87 k (37,867) being males and 36.74 k (36,735) being females, making up 100% of the Zikzak total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Zikzak Literacy Rate

Zikzak Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Zikzak Tehsil is 72.6 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Zikzak Tehsil is 61.5 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Zikzak Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Zikzak Tehsil, it is around 67.14%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Zikzak

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.14 72.6 61.5
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.14 72.6 61.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Zikzak

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 71.2 75.82 66.45
Hindu 68.6 76.2 60.42
Muslim 57.98 61.86 54.11
Other religions and persuasions 35.23 46.34 25.29

Zikzak Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Zikzak Tehsil is 1.70 k (1,703) with 864 (864) males and 839 (839) females, which is 2.28% of Zikzak Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Zikzak Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Zikzak Tehsil is 49.86 k (49,862) with 25.18 k (25,180) males and 24.68 k (24,682) females, which is 66.84% of Zikzak Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Zikzak

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 971
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 971

Sex Ratio by Religion in Zikzak

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 978
Hindu 932
Muslim 996
Other religions and persuasions 1095

Zikzak Area & Households

The Total Area of Zikzak Tehsil is 321.98 Square KM, with a population density of 232 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Zikzak Tehsil are 223.The Total Number of households in Zikzak Tehsil are 15.11 k(15,112).

Zikzak Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Zikzak Tehsil, there are about 29.32 k (29,324) workers, making up nearly 39.31% of the Zikzak Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 17.49 k (17,491) are male workers, and about 11.83 k (11,833) are female workers.

Zikzak - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 84.88 k (84,881) 13.78%
2025 85.66 k (85,657) 14.82% 1.04 %
2026 86.38 k (86,382) 15.79% 0.97 %
2027 87.06 k (87,057) 16.69% 0.9 %
2028 87.76 k (87,757) 17.63% 0.94 %
2029 88.43 k (88,433) 18.54% 0.91 %
2030 89.13 k (89,133) 19.48% 0.94 %
2031 89.73 k (89,733) 20.28% 0.8 %
2032 90.28 k (90,283) 21.02% 0.74 %
2033 90.83 k (90,833) 21.76% 0.74 %
2034 91.38 k (91,384) 22.49% 0.73 %
2035 91.91 k (91,909) 23.2% 0.71 %
2036 92.46 k (92,459) 23.94% 0.74 %

Projected estimates indicate that Zikzak Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 92.46 k (92,459), with a male population of 46.45 k (46,451) and a female population of 46.00 k (46,000). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Zikzak Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Zikzak Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Zikzak is 74.60 k (74,602).

The estimated population of Zikzak in 2024 is approximately 84.88 k (84,881).

Christian constitute 50.52% of Zikzak population, amounting to approximately 37.69 k (37,687) people.

Hindu constitute 26.11% of Zikzak population, totaling around 19.48 k (19,478) people.

Christian: 50.52%, Hindu: 26.11%, Muslim: 21.42%, Other religions and persuasions: 1.31%, Religion not stated: 0.31%, Buddhist: 0.3%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Zikzak is 1.70 k (2.28%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 49.86 k (66.84%).

In Zikzak , 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 74.60 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Zikzak is 67.14%, with male literacy at 72.6% and female literacy at 61.5%.

The sex ratio in Zikzak is 971 females for every 1000 males.

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