Meghalaya
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 29.7 Lakh
- 0.2% of India
- Districts
- 12
- Avg 2.5 Lakh each
- Area
- 21,577 km²
- 138 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 74.4%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 989
- India: 943
- Rank
- 24th
- of 36 by population
Meghalaya is India's 24th most populous state with a population of 29.7 Lakh spread across 12 districts covering 21,577sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 74.4%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Meghalaya · district average 95.3%, 25th of 36 states
MSME Density in Meghalaya · district average 18.7 per 1,000 people, 35th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Meghalaya · district average 86.1%, 7th of 36 states
Health Insurance in Meghalaya · district average 67.6%, 5th of 36 states
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Khasi Hills | 8,25,922 | 84.2% | 1011 | 305 |
| West Garo Hills | 4,96,586 | 67.5% | 987 | 194 |
| West Jaintia Hills | 2,72,185 | 63.1% | 1015 | 157 |
| Ri-bhoi | 2,58,840 | 75.7% | 953 | 113 |
| East Garo Hills | 1,61,926 | 70.2% | 965 | 107 |
| West Khasi Hills | 1,56,330 | 77.7% | 976 | 59 |
| North Garo Hills | 1,55,991 | 77.7% | 979 | 129 |
| South West Garo Hills | 1,46,705 | 67.8% | 977 | 182 |
| South Garo Hills | 1,42,334 | 71.7% | 945 | 81 |
| Eastern West Khasi Hills | 1,31,451 | 80.2% | 991 | 119 |
| East Jaintia Hills | 1,22,939 | 58.3% | 1008 | 63 |
| South West Khasi Hills | 95,680 | 75.0% | 969 | 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Meghalaya?
Meghalaya has a population of 29.7 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 24th most populous state. The population is spread across 12 districts.
How many districts are in Meghalaya?
Meghalaya has 12 districts covering a total area of 21,577 sq km.
Which district in Meghalaya has the highest literacy rate?
East Khasi Hills has the highest literacy rate in Meghalaya at 84.2%, compared to the state average of 74.4%.
What is Meghalaya's sex ratio?
Meghalaya has a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.