Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya
Ri Bhoi District is an administrative district in the state of Meghalaya, India. It is situated about 45 km from Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya. The district headquarters is located at Nongpoh. Khasi, Tiwa and Assamese are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 2,448 km², including 2,390.02 km² of rural area and 57.98 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Ri Bhoi District
Ri Bhoi District is divided into 5 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 691 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhoirymbong | 147 | — |
| 2 | Jirang | 114 | 659.40 |
| 3 | Mawhati | 65 | — |
| 4 | Umling | 241 | 599.63 |
| 5 | Umsning | 124 | 1,188.97 |
Population of Ri Bhoi District
As per the Census 2011, Ri Bhoi District has a total population of 2,58,840 people, consisting of 1,32,531 males and 1,26,309 females. There are 46,872 households in the district with an average population density of 106 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,58,840 | 2,33,587 | 25,253 |
| Male Population | 1,32,531 | 1,18,705 | 13,826 |
| Female Population | 1,26,309 | 1,14,882 | 11,427 |
| Total Households | 46,872 | 42,412 | 4,460 |
| Population Density | 106 / km² | 98 / km² | 436 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,55,859 literate people and 52,862 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 590 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,30,081 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,862 | 48,727 | 4,135 |
| Literate Population | 1,55,859 | 1,37,817 | 18,042 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,02,981 | 95,770 | 7,211 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 590 | 504 | 86 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,30,081 | 2,12,325 | 17,756 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.