East Khasi Hills
East Khasi Hills is a district in the Meghalaya State of India. Total area of East Khasi Hills is 2,748 km² including 2,679.38 km² rural area and 68.62 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, East Khasi Hills has a population of 8,25,922 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,66,481 while rural population is 4,59,441. East Khasi Hills has a sex ratio of approximately 1010 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 300.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,64,046 houses in the district, including 77,061 urban houses and 86,985 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 923 villages in east khasi hills district.
The East Khasi Hills district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Mawsynram is the largest subdivision in east khasi hills district covering area of 509.64 km² while Mylliem is the smallest subdivision in east khasi hills district covering area of 215.33 km². Mylliem is the most populous whereas Khatarshnong Laitkroh is the least populous subdivision in east khasi hills district. There are 8 subdivisions in East Khasi Hills district. Here is the list of all East Khasi Hills Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in East Khasi Hills District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khatarshnong Laitkroh | 324 | 33,570 |
| 2 | Mawkynrew | 346 | 44,602 |
| 3 | Mawphlang | 302 | 71,491 |
| 4 | Mawryngkneng | 286 | 67,291 |
| 5 | Mawsynram | 510 | 54,109 |
| 6 | Mylliem | 215 | 4,42,950 |
| 7 | Pynursla | 414 | 57,870 |
| 8 | Shella Bholaganj | 352 | 54,039 |
Population of East Khasi Hills District
The population of East Khasi Hills offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of East Khasi Hills, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,25,922 | 4,59,441 | 3,66,481 |
| Total Male Population | 4,10,749 | 2,28,409 | 1,82,340 |
| Total Female Population | 4,15,173 | 2,31,032 | 1,84,141 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,39,055 | 95,328 | 43,727 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 70,805 | 48,233 | 22,572 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 68,250 | 47,095 | 21,155 |
| Literate Population | 5,78,030 | 2,83,008 | 2,95,022 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,87,270 | 1,38,245 | 1,49,025 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,90,760 | 1,44,763 | 1,45,997 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,47,892 | 1,76,433 | 71,459 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,23,479 | 90,164 | 33,315 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,24,413 | 86,269 | 38,144 |
| Households | 1,64,046 | 86,985 | 77,061 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within East Khasi Hills. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,642 | 3,054 | 2,588 |
| SC Male Population | 2,924 | 1,566 | 1,358 |
| SC Female Population | 2,718 | 1,488 | 1,230 |
| Total ST Population | 6,61,158 | 4,32,621 | 2,28,537 |
| ST Male Population | 3,20,048 | 2,13,721 | 1,06,327 |
| ST Female Population | 3,41,110 | 2,18,900 | 1,22,210 |
| Population Density | 301 / km² | 172 / km² | 5,341 / km² |