Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya
Ri Bhoi is an administrative district in Meghalaya, India. The district is located about 45 km from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. Its administrative headquarters is in Nongpoh. Khasi, Tiwa and Assamese are the major languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total 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 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
According to the 2011 Census, Ri Bhoi District had a population of 2,58,840 people living in 46,872 households. The population comprised 1,32,531 males and 1,26,309 females, with an average population density of 106 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Ri Bhoi District had 1,55,859 literate people and 52,862 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 590 and 2,30,081 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.