West Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills is a district in the Meghalaya State of India. Total area of West Khasi Hills is 5,247 km² including 5,150.37 km² rural area and 96.63 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, West Khasi Hills has a population of 3,83,461 peoples, out of which urban population is 43,105 while rural population is 3,40,356. West Khasi Hills has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 73.08 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 64,906 houses in the district, including 7,186 urban houses and 57,720 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,093 villages in west khasi hills district.
The West 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.
Mawshynrut is the largest subdivision in west khasi hills district covering area of 1614.00 km² while Mawthadraishan is the smallest subdivision in west khasi hills district covering area of 479.48 km². Mairang is the most populous whereas Ranikor is the least populous subdivision in west khasi hills district. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mairang | 877 | 82,437 |
| 2 | Mawkyrwat | 641 | 54,462 |
| 3 | Mawshynrut | 1,614 | 74,490 |
| 4 | Mawthadraishan | 479 | 49,014 |
| 5 | Nongstoin | 940 | 81,840 |
| 6 | Ranikor | 695 | 41,218 |
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 |
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 |