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Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
1,874,200
Population
317,344
Households
979
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
59.93%
Approx. literacy
West Khasi Hills has an aggregated population of 1,874,200. Approximately 40.92% live in rural areas (766,922) and 4.6% live in urban areas (86,210).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 766,922 | 3 |
| Mairang | 232,948 | 147 |
| Mawkyrwat | 163,386 | 143 |
| Mawshynrut | 223,470 | 331 |
| Mawthadraishan | 147,042 | 107 |
| Nongstoin | 216,778 | 241 |
| Ranikor | 123,654 | 164 |
Population summary
West Khasi Hills has a population of 1,874,200 (947,240 males and 926,960 females). The sex ratio is about 979 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,874,200 |
| Male | 947,240 |
| Female | 926,960 |
| Rural population | 766,922 (40.92%) |
| Urban population | 86,210 (4.6%) |
| Households | 317,344 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 59.93%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 1,123,285 |
| Total illiterates | 750,915 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 817 (0.04%). ST: 1,832,843 (97.79%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 817 | 0.04% |
| ST | 1,832,843 | 97.79% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 427,166 (22.79%). Workers: 801,747 (42.78%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 427,166 | 22.79% |
| Total workers | 801,747 | 42.78% |
Largest villages by population
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| West Khasi Hills | 383,461 |
| West Khasi Hills | 340,356 |
| Mairang | 82,437 |
| Nongstoin | 81,840 |
| Mawshynrut | 74,490 |
| Mawshynrut | 74,490 |
| Mairang | 68,074 |
| Mawkyrwat | 54,462 |
| Mawkyrwat | 54,462 |
| Nongstoin | 53,098 |