Meghalaya
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
29.7 Lakh
0.2% of India
Districts
12
Area
21,577 km²
Literacy Rate
60.2%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
989
National: 943
Meghalaya is India's 24th most populous state with a population of 29.7 Lakh spread across 12 districts covering 21,577 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 60.2%, below the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
138 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
989
▲
943
Literacy Rate
60.2%
▼
63.0%
SC Population
0.6%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
86.1%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
40.0%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
44.3%
▲
33.2%
Child Wasting
13.2%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
25.9%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
43.1%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
54.7%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
69.3%
▼
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
61.1%
▼
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
83.7%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
25.1%
▼
54.6%
Health Insurance
67.6%
▲
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
74.1%
▼
93.6%
Electricity Access
90.9%
▼
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
18.8%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
7.9%
▲
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.1%
▼
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
18.7 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
4.8k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
30.6%
▲
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
357 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.5%
▲
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.88
▲
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
0.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
30.9 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
6.4 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.09
▼
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Eastern West Khasi Hills
31.1%
2. West Khasi Hills
31.1%
3. Ri-bhoi
29.6%
4. West Jaintia Hills
28.3%
5. South West Khasi Hills
27.6%
Lowest
1. West Garo Hills
26.3%
2. East Khasi Hills
23.8%
3. East Jaintia Hills
23.6%
4. South Garo Hills
20.8%
5. North Garo Hills
15.8%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. South Garo Hills
98.6%
2. North Garo Hills
97.5%
3. East Garo Hills
97.4%
4. East Khasi Hills
96.6%
5. South West Garo Hills
95.5%
Lowest
1. South West Khasi Hills
87.9%
2. East Jaintia Hills
85.1%
3. Eastern West Khasi Hills
85.0%
4. West Khasi Hills
85.0%
5. West Jaintia Hills
75.4%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. East Jaintia Hills
32.0
2. West Garo Hills
21.0
3. East Khasi Hills
20.9
4. West Jaintia Hills
19.6
5. Ri-bhoi
19.2
Lowest
1. South Garo Hills
17.6
2. South West Garo Hills
17.1
3. West Khasi Hills
16.7
4. North Garo Hills
15.1
5. Eastern West Khasi Hills
8.2
All Districts
12 of 12
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Khasi Hills | 8,25,922 | 70.0% | 1011 | 305 |
| West Garo Hills | 4,96,586 | 55.7% | 987 | 194 |
| West Jaintia Hills | 2,72,185 | 49.0% | 1015 | 157 |
| Ri-bhoi | 2,58,840 | 60.2% | 953 | 113 |
| East Garo Hills | 1,61,926 | 56.6% | 965 | 107 |
| West Khasi Hills | 1,56,330 | 59.6% | 976 | 59 |
| North Garo Hills | 1,55,991 | 64.4% | 979 | 129 |
| South West Garo Hills | 1,46,705 | 56.1% | 977 | 182 |
| South Garo Hills | 1,42,334 | 57.7% | 945 | 81 |
| Eastern West Khasi Hills | 1,31,451 | 61.9% | 991 | 119 |
| East Jaintia Hills | 1,22,939 | 44.1% | 1008 | 63 |
| South West Khasi Hills | 95,680 | 58.6% | 969 | 75 |
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Launch Map →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 70.0%, compared to the state average of 60.2%.
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
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)