Official Census 2011 Notice: All statistics for MEGHALAYA are sourced from the official decennial Census of India 2011 (ORGI, Ministry of Home Affairs). They reflect 2011 administrative boundaries and must not be cited as current population.
State Code: 17
MEGHALAYA Demographics (Census 2011)
Official decennial population abstract covering 7 administrative districts.
Total Districts (2011)
7
Census Year: 2011
Total Population
29,66,889
Males: 14,91,832
Sex Ratio
989
Child Ratio: 970
Effective Literacy
74.43%
Literates: 17,85,005
Urban Percentage
20.07%
Rural: 79.9%
Districts in MEGHALAYA (7 Districts)
Official Census 2011 district-level demographic abstract.
| Code | District | Population (2011) | Males | Females | Sex Ratio | Literacy | Urban % | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | East Khasi Hills | 8,25,922 | 4,10,749 | 4,15,173 | 1011 | 84.15% | 44.37% | Profile |
| 293 | West Garo Hills | 6,43,291 | 3,24,159 | 3,19,132 | 984 | 67.58% | 11.64% | Profile |
| 299 | Jaintia Hills | 3,95,124 | 1,96,285 | 1,98,839 | 1013 | 61.64% | 7.2% | Profile |
| 296 | West Khasi Hills | 3,83,461 | 1,93,715 | 1,89,746 | 980 | 77.87% | 11.24% | Profile |
| 294 | East Garo Hills | 3,17,917 | 1,61,223 | 1,56,694 | 972 | 73.95% | 13.9% | Profile |
| 297 | Ribhoi | 2,58,840 | 1,32,531 | 1,26,309 | 953 | 75.67% | 9.76% | Profile |
| 295 | South Garo Hills | 1,42,334 | 73,170 | 69,164 | 945 | 71.72% | 9.23% | Profile |
Data Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (ORGI)Table Series: Primary Census Abstract 2011