Meghalaya Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy
As per details from Census 2011, Meghalaya has population of 29.67 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 23.19 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Meghalaya as per lastest census data is 2,966,889 of which male and female are 1,491,832 and 1,475,057 respectively. In 2001, total population was 2,318,822 in which males were 1,176,087 while females were 1,142,735. The total population growth in this decade was 27.95 percent while in previous decade it was 29.94 percent. The population of Meghalaya forms 0.25 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.23 percent.
Meghalaya Sex Ratio 2024
Sex Ratio in Meghalaya is 989 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 972 per 1000 males in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya Literacy Rate 2024
Literacy rate in Meghalaya has seen upward trend and is 74.43 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 75.95 percent while female literacy is at 72.89 percent.
Meghalaya 2024 Population
What is the population of Meghalaya in 2024 ? The last census of Meghalaya was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Meghalaya 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 29.67 Lakhs | 2,966,889 |
| 2021 | 36.75 Lakhs | 3,670,000 |
| 2022 | 37.50 Lakhs | 3,750,000 |
| 2023 | 38.16 Lakhs | 3,810,000 |
Meghalaya Religion wise Population 2024
Christianity is most popular religion in Meghalaya with 74.59 % of state population following the same. Hinduism is second most popular religion in Meghalaya state with 11.53 % following it.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Christian | 74.59 % |
| Hindu | 11.53 % |
| Other religion | 8.71 % |
| Muslim | 4.40 % |
Meghalaya Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 29.67 Lakhs | 23.19 Lakh |
| Actual Population | 2,966,889 | 2,318,822 |
| Male | 1,491,832 | 1,176,087 |
| Female | 1,475,057 | 1,142,735 |
| Population Growth | 27.95% | 29.94% |
| Percantage of total Population | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Sex Ratio | 989 | 972 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 970 | 973 |
| Density/km2 | 132 | 103 |
| Area(Km 2) | 22,429 | 22,429 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 568,536 | 467,979 |
| Literacy | 74.43 % | 62.56 % |
| Male Literacy | 75.95 % | 65.43 % |
| Female Literacy | 72.89 % | 59.61 % |
Meghalaya Urban Population
Out of total population of Meghalaya, 20.07% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Meghalaya increased by 31.12 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Meghalaya was 1001 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Meghalaya for Urban regions was 90.79 percent.
Meghalaya Rural Population
Of the total population of Meghalaya state, around 79.93 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Meghalaya for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 27.17%. In rural regions of Meghalaya state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 986. Average literacy rate in Meghalaya for rural areas was 69.92 percent.
Meghalaya City List
Meghalaya State Information
Recently as per Meghalaya census data, 81.95% houses are owned while 15.62% were rented. In all, 71.29% couples in Meghalaya lived in single family. In 2011, 37.49% of Meghalaya population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 1.50% of Meghalaya population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Meghalaya. 5.36% of family in Meghalaya owned car while 5.36% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Meghalaya, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Meghalaya population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Meghalaya.The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Meghalaya is Shillong. The languages spoken in the Meghalaya state includes Khasi, Pnar, Garo, Hindi and English. In total Meghalaya (ML) state comprises 7 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Meghalaya state is ML.