East Khasi Hills

East Khasi Hills is a district in the Meghalaya State of India. The total area of East Khasi Hills district is 2,748 km², which includes 2,679.38 km² of rural area and 68.62 km² of urban area. There are about 923 villages in East Khasi Hills district.

For administrative convenience, East Khasi Hills district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

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)
1Khatarshnong Laitkroh32433,570
2Mawkynrew34644,602
3Mawphlang30271,491
4Mawryngkneng28667,291
5Mawsynram51054,109
6Mylliem2154,42,950
7Pynursla41457,870
8Shella Bholaganj35254,039

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Mawsynram is the largest subdivision in east khasi hills district, covering an area of 509.64 km², while Mylliem is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 215.33 km². Mylliem is the most populous, whereas Khatarshnong Laitkroh is the least populous subdivision in east khasi hills district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Mawsynram Mylliem
Smallest Tehsil Mylliem Mylliem

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

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of East Khasi Hills district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of East Khasi Hills district is 8,25,922, including 4,10,749 males and 4,15,173 females. In rural areas, it is 4,59,441, including 2,28,409 males and 2,31,032 females. In urban areas, it is 3,66,481, including 1,82,340 males and 1,84,141 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in East Khasi Hills district is 1,39,055, including 70,805 boys and 68,250 girls. In rural areas, it is 95,328, including 48,233 boys and 47,095 girls. In urban areas, it is 43,727, including 22,572 boys and 21,155 girls.
  • Literate population in East Khasi Hills district is around 5,78,030, including 2,87,270 males and 2,90,760 females. In rural areas, it is 2,83,008, including 1,38,245 males and 1,44,763 females. In urban areas, it is 2,95,022, including 1,49,025 males and 1,45,997 females.
  • Illiterate population in East Khasi Hills district is about 2,47,892, including 1,23,479 males and 1,24,413 females. In rural areas, it is 1,76,433, including 90,164 males and 86,269 females. In urban areas, it is 71,459, including 33,315 males and 38,144 females.
  • There are about 1,64,046 households in East Khasi Hills district, including 86,985 in rural areas and 77,061 in urban areas.

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

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of East Khasi Hills district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in East Khasi Hills district is approximately 5,642, including 2,924 males and 2,718 females. In rural areas, it is 3,054, including 1,566 males and 1,488 females. In urban areas, it is 2,588, including 1,358 males and 1,230 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in East Khasi Hills district is about 6,61,158, including 3,20,048 males and 3,41,110 females. In rural areas, it is 4,32,621, including 2,13,721 males and 2,18,900 females. In urban areas, it is 2,28,537, including 1,06,327 males and 1,22,210 females.
  • Overall population density of East Khasi Hills district is around 301 people per km². Rural areas have about 172 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,341 people per km².