West Khasi Hills

West Khasi Hills is a district in the Meghalaya State of India. The total area of West Khasi Hills district is 5,247 km², which includes 5,150.37 km² of rural area and 96.63 km² of urban area. There are about 1,093 villages in West Khasi Hills district.

For administrative convenience, West 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 6 subdivisions in West Khasi Hills district. Here is the list of all West Khasi Hills Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in West Khasi Hills District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Mairang87782,437
2Mawkyrwat64154,462
3Mawshynrut1,61474,490
4Mawthadraishan47949,014
5Nongstoin94081,840
6Ranikor69541,218

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Mawshynrut is the largest subdivision in west khasi hills district, covering an area of 1614.00 km², while Mawthadraishan is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 479.48 km². Mairang is the most populous, whereas Ranikor is the least populous subdivision in west khasi hills district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Mawshynrut Mairang
Smallest Tehsil Mawthadraishan Mawthadraishan

Population of West Khasi Hills District

The population of West 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 West 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 3,83,461 3,40,356 43,105
Total Male Population 1,93,715 1,72,380 21,335
Total Female Population 1,89,746 1,67,976 21,770
Child Population (Age 0–6) 87,214 78,310 8,904
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 44,342 39,848 4,494
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 42,872 38,462 4,410
Literate Population 2,30,678 2,00,573 30,105
Literate Male Population 1,17,307 1,02,493 14,814
Literate Female Population 1,13,371 98,080 15,291
Illiterate Population 1,52,783 1,39,783 13,000
Illiterate Male Population 76,408 69,887 6,521
Illiterate Female Population 76,375 69,896 6,479
Households 64,906 57,720 7,186

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

  • Total population of West Khasi Hills district is 3,83,461, including 1,93,715 males and 1,89,746 females. In rural areas, it is 3,40,356, including 1,72,380 males and 1,67,976 females. In urban areas, it is 43,105, including 21,335 males and 21,770 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in West Khasi Hills district is 87,214, including 44,342 boys and 42,872 girls. In rural areas, it is 78,310, including 39,848 boys and 38,462 girls. In urban areas, it is 8,904, including 4,494 boys and 4,410 girls.
  • Literate population in West Khasi Hills district is around 2,30,678, including 1,17,307 males and 1,13,371 females. In rural areas, it is 2,00,573, including 1,02,493 males and 98,080 females. In urban areas, it is 30,105, including 14,814 males and 15,291 females.
  • Illiterate population in West Khasi Hills district is about 1,52,783, including 76,408 males and 76,375 females. In rural areas, it is 1,39,783, including 69,887 males and 69,896 females. In urban areas, it is 13,000, including 6,521 males and 6,479 females.
  • There are about 64,906 households in West Khasi Hills district, including 57,720 in rural areas and 7,186 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West 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 168 145 23
SC Male Population 93 83 10
SC Female Population 75 62 13
Total ST Population 3,75,097 3,32,455 42,642
ST Male Population 1,89,134 1,68,040 21,094
ST Female Population 1,85,963 1,64,415 21,548
Population Density 73 / km² 66 / km² 446 / km²

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

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in West Khasi Hills district is approximately 168, including 93 males and 75 females. In rural areas, it is 145, including 83 males and 62 females. In urban areas, it is 23, including 10 males and 13 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in West Khasi Hills district is about 3,75,097, including 1,89,134 males and 1,85,963 females. In rural areas, it is 3,32,455, including 1,68,040 males and 1,64,415 females. In urban areas, it is 42,642, including 21,094 males and 21,548 females.
  • Overall population density of West Khasi Hills district is around 73 people per km². Rural areas have about 66 people per km². Urban areas have about 446 people per km².