West Khasi Hills District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of West Khasi Hills, a district of Meghalaya
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Meghalaya. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya.
In 2011, West Khasi Hills had population of 383,461 of which male and female were 193,715 and 189,746 respectively. In 2001 census, West Khasi Hills had a population of 296,049 of which males
were 150,419 and remaining 145,630 were females. West Khasi Hills District population
constituted 12.92 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for West Khasi Hills District was at 12.77
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 29.53 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, West Khasi Hills District recorded increase
of 33.05 percent to its population compared to 1991.
West Khasi Hills Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of West Khasi Hills in 2011 were 77.87 compared to 77.87 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 78.53 and 77.19 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 66.49 and 63.65 in West Khasi Hills District. Total literate in West Khasi Hills District were 230,678 of which male and female were 117,307 and 113,371 respectively. In 2001, West Khasi Hills District had 147,590 in its district.
West Khasi Hills Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in West Khasi Hills, it stood at 980 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 968. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 975 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
West Khasi Hills District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1.69 % | 6,498 |
| Muslims | 0.40 % | 1,533 |
| Christian | 95.68 % | 366,881 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 58 |
| Buddhist | 0.34 % | 1,313 |
| Jain | 0.01 % | 38 |
| Others | 1.53 % | 5,878 |
| Not Stated | 0.33 % | 1,262 |
West Khasi Hills Population 2024
What is the population of West Khasi Hills district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of West Khasi Hills was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future West Khasi Hills 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 383,461 | 3.83 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 479,600 | 4.80 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 489,900 | 4.90 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 498,800 | 4.99 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 506,500 | 5.07 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 513,100 | 5.13 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 518,800 | 5.19 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 523,700 | 5.24 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 527,900 | 5.28 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 531,500 | 5.32 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 534,600 | 5.35 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 537,300 | 5.37 Lakhs |
West Khasi Hills Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3.83 Lakhs | 2.96 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 383,461 | 296,049 |
| Male | 193,715 | 150,419 |
| Female | 189,746 | 145,630 |
| Population Growth | 29.53% | 33.05% |
| Area Sq. Km | 5,247 | 5,247 |
| Density/km2 | 73 | 56 |
| Proportion to Meghalaya Population | 12.92% | 12.77% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 980 | 968 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 967 | 975 |
| Average Literacy | 77.87 | 65.10 |
| Male Literacy | 78.53 | 66.49 |
| Female Literacy | 77.19 | 63.65 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 87,214 | 69,333 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 22.74% | 23.42% |
West Khasi Hills Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including West Khasi Hills. There were total 87,214 children under age of 0-6 against 69,333 of 2001 census. Of total 87,214 male and female were 44,342 and 42,872 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 967 compared to 975 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 22.74 percent of West Khasi Hills District compared to 23.42 percent of 2001. There was net change of -0.68 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
West Khasi Hills Houseless Data
In 2011, total 28 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 136. This approx 0.035466449000029% of total population of West Khasi Hills district.
West Khasi Hills District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of West Khasi Hills district for 2011 is 73 people per sq. km. In 2001, West Khasi Hills district density was at 56 people per sq. km. West Khasi Hills district administers 5,247 square kilometers of areas.
West Khasi Hills District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total West Khasi Hills population for 2011 census, 11.24 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 43,105 people lives in urban areas of which males are 21,335 and females are 21,770.
Sex Ratio in urban region of West Khasi Hills district is 1020 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in West Khasi Hills district was 981 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 8,904 of which males and females were 4,494 and 4,410. This child population figure of West Khasi Hills district is 21.06 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in West Khasi Hills district as per census 2011 is 88.02 % of which males and females are 87.96 % and 88.08 % literates respectively.
In actual number 30,105 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 14,814 and 15,291 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 88.76 % population of West Khasi Hills districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total West Khasi Hills district population living in rural areas is 340,356 of which males and females are 172,380 and 167,976 respectively.
In rural areas of West Khasi Hills district, sex ratio is 974 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of West Khasi Hills district is considered, figure is 965 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 78,310 in rural areas of which males were 39,848 and females were 38,462. The child population comprises 23.12 % of total rural population of West Khasi Hills district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of West Khasi Hills district is 76.54 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 77.33 and 75.73 percent respectively.
In total, 200,573 people were literate of which males and females were 102,493 and 98,080 respectively.
All details regarding West Khasi Hills District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of West Khasi Hills District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 88.76 % | 11.24 % |
| Total Population | 340,356 | 43,105 |
| Male Population | 172,380 | 21,335 |
| Female Population | 167,976 | 21,770 |
| Sex Ratio | 974 | 1020 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 965 | 981 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 78,310 | 8,904 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 39,848 | 4,494 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 38,462 | 4,410 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 23.01 % | 20.66 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 23.12 % | 21.06 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 22.90 % | 20.26 % |
| Literates | 200,573 | 30,105 |
| Male Literates | 102,493 | 14,814 |
| Female Literates | 98,080 | 15,291 |
| Average Literacy | 76.54 % | 88.02 % |
| Male Literacy | 77.33 % | 87.96 % |
| Female Literacy | 75.73 % | 88.08 % |
City/Metros in West Khasi Hills District
| Urban Agglomerations inside West Khasi Hills District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Khasi Hills District | |||
| Cities inside West Khasi Hills District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Khasi Hills District | |||