Rikhen Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rikhen Village has a population of 624 (624) with 320 (320) males and 304 (304) females.The sex ratio in Rikhen is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rikhen Village is 133 (133) which is 21.31% of Rikhen Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rikhen Village is 774 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Rikhen village is listed as part of the Mairang Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the West Khasi Hills District in the state of MEGHALAYA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Rikhen Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rikhen Village current estimated population is projected to be 710 (710), indicating a 13.78% increased from Rikhen's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 363 , and the estimated female population is 348 .
Rikhen Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rikhen Village estimated population is projected to be 717 (717), projecting a 14.82% increased from Rikhen's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 366 , and the estimated female population is 351 .
Rikhen Literacy Rate
Rikhen Village has a literacy rate of 83.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rikhen Village is 82.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rikhen Village is 85.37 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rikhen
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.91 | 82.45 | 85.37 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 83.91 | 82.45 | 85.37 |
Rikhen Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Rikhen Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Rikhen Village.
Rikhen Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rikhen Village is 623 (623) with 319 (319) males and 304 (304) females, which is 99.84% of Rikhen Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rikhen
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 950 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 950 |
Rikhen Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Rikhen Village are 122 (122).
Rikhen Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rikhen Village, there are about 209 (209) workers, making up nearly 33.49% of the Rikhen Village total population. Out of these, around 158 (158) are male workers, and about 51 (51) are female workers.
Rikhen - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 710 (710) | 13.78% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 717 (717) | 14.82% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 723 (723) | 15.79% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 729 (729) | 16.69% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 735 (735) | 17.63% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 740 (740) | 18.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 746 (746) | 19.48% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 751 (751) | 20.28% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 756 (756) | 21.02% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 760 (760) | 21.76% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 765 (765) | 22.49% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 769 (769) | 23.2% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 774 (774) | 23.94% | 0.74 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rikhen Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 774 (774), with a male population of 393 (393) and a female population of 381 (381). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Rikhen Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.
Rikhen Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylleiphyllah | 375 |
| 2 | Madanmaroid | 907 |
| 3 | Mawsium | 448 |
| 4 | Mawblei A & B | 1,468 |
| 5 | Langniuh | 132 |
| 6 | Mawtikhar(kyrnai shong) | 499 |
| 7 | Sohpi | 442 |
| 8 | Mawkarah mawpni | 543 |
| 9 | Nongum | 765 |
| 10 | Mawphansniang | 54 |