West Khasi Hills Population
As per the 2011 Census, West Khasi Hills District has a population of 3.83 Lac (3,83,461) with 1.94 Lac (1,93,715) males and 1.90 Lac (1,89,746) females.The sex ratio in West Khasi Hills is 980, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of West Khasi Hills District is 87.21 k (87,214) which is 22.74% of West Khasi Hills District overall population, Child sex Ratio of West Khasi Hills District is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, West Khasi Hills District is listed as part of MEGHALAYA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- West Khasi Hills Population Census 2011
- West Khasi 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
West Khasi Hills Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, West Khasi Hills District current estimated population is projected to be 4.36 Lac (4,36,295), indicating a 13.78% increased from West Khasi Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.17 Lac.
West Khasi Hills Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, West Khasi Hills District estimated population is projected to be 4.40 Lac (4,40,280), projecting a 14.82% increased from West Khasi Hills's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.19 Lac.
West Khasi Hills Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in West Khasi Hills District, with a total Christian population of 3.67 Lac (3,66,881), accounting for 95.68% of the West Khasi Hills District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.85 Lac (1,84,888), and the Christian female population is around 1.82 Lac (1,81,993).
West Khasi Hills Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in West Khasi Hills District, with a total Hindu population of 6.50 k (6,498), accounting for 1.69% of the West Khasi Hills District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.59 k (3,591), and the Hindu female population is around 2.91 k (2,907).
West Khasi Hills Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 3,66,881 | 95.68% |
| Hindu | 6,498 | 1.69% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5,878 | 1.53% |
| Muslim | 1,533 | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 1,313 | 0.34% |
| Religion not stated | 1,262 | 0.33% |
| Sikh | 58 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 38 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationWest Khasi Hills Urban Population
The Urban population of West Khasi Hills District is 43.11 k (43,105), with 21.34 k (21,335) being males and 21.77 k (21,770) being females, making up 11.24% of the West Khasi Hills total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
West Khasi Hills Rural Population
The Rural population of West Khasi Hills District is 3.40 Lac (3,40,356), with 1.72 Lac (1,72,380) being males and 1.68 Lac (1,67,976) being females, making up 88.76% of the West Khasi Hills total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.
West Khasi Hills Literacy Rate
West Khasi Hills District has a literacy rate of 77.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of West Khasi Hills District is 78.53 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of West Khasi Hills District is 77.19 higher than national average of 64.63%. In West Khasi Hills District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.02%, while in the rural regions of West Khasi Hills District, it is around 76.54%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of West Khasi Hills
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.87 | 78.53 | 77.19 |
| Urban Area | 88.02 | 87.96 | 88.08 |
| Rural Area | 76.54 | 77.33 | 75.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in West Khasi Hills
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 78.29 | 78.86 | 77.71 |
| Hindu | 64.54 | 72.02 | 54.93 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 71.63 | 71.09 | 72.19 |
| Muslim | 76.26 | 78.35 | 73.71 |
West Khasi Hills Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in West Khasi Hills District is 168 (168) with 93 (93) males and 75 (75) females, which is 0.04% of West Khasi Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 807 females for every 1000 males.
West Khasi Hills Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in West Khasi Hills District is 3.75 Lac (3,75,097) with 1.89 Lac (1,89,134) males and 1.86 Lac (1,85,963) females, which is 97.82% of West Khasi Hills District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of West Khasi Hills
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 980 |
| Urban Area | 1021 |
| Rural Area | 975 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in West Khasi Hills
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 985 |
| Hindu | 810 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 965 |
| Muslim | 847 |
West Khasi Hills Area & Households
The Total Area of West Khasi Hills District is 5,247 Square KM, with a population density of 73 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in West Khasi Hills District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in West Khasi Hills District are 1,115.The Total Number of households in West Khasi Hills District are 64.91 k(64,906).
West Khasi Hills Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In West Khasi Hills District, there are about 1.63 Lac (1,63,345) workers, making up nearly 42.6% of the West Khasi Hills District total population. Out of these, around 89.69 k (89,694) are male workers, and about 73.65 k (73,651) are female workers.
West Khasi Hills - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, West Khasi Hills district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 39,504, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 3,83,461 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 45.62% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 23.52%.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.
West Khasi Hills District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 39,504 to 3,83,461.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 45.62%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 39.50 k | ----- | ----- | 18.99 k | 20.51 k |
| 1911 | 45.92 k | 6,411 | 16.23 | 22.35 k | 23.56 k |
| 1921 | 47.52 k | 1,600 | 3.48 | 23.39 k | 24.13 k |
| 1931 | 56.63 k | 9,114 | 19.18 | 28.63 k | 28.00 k |
| 1941 | 64.90 k | 8,267 | 14.6 | 33.10 k | 31.79 k |
| 1951 | 71.02 k | 6,123 | 9.44 | 36.46 k | 34.56 k |
| 1961 | 90.27 k | 19,250 | 27.11 | 46.85 k | 43.42 k |
| 1971 | 1.12 Lac | 21,993 | 24.36 | 57.43 k | 54.83 k |
| 1981 | 1.63 Lac | 51,217 | 45.62 | 83.90 k | 79.58 k |
| 1991 | 2.23 Lac | 59,029 | 36.11 | 1.14 Lac | 1.08 Lac |
| 2001 | 2.96 Lac | 73,541 | 33.05 | 1.50 Lac | 1.46 Lac |
| 2011 | 3.83 Lac | 87,412 | 29.53 | 1.94 Lac | 1.90 Lac |
West Khasi Hills - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.36 Lac (4,36,295) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.40 Lac (4,40,280) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.44 Lac (4,44,008) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.47 Lac (4,47,479) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.51 Lac (4,51,078) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,549) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.58 Lac (4,58,148) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.61 Lac (4,61,234) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.64 Lac (4,64,062) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.67 Lac (4,66,890) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.70 Lac (4,69,718) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,417) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.75 Lac (4,75,245) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that West Khasi Hills District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.75 Lac (4,75,245), with a male population of 2.38 Lac (2,37,624) and a female population of 2.38 Lac (2,37,599). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from West Khasi Hills District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.