0.25% of the total population of India lives in Meghalaya.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's total population is 121.09 Crore.
Male population: 14,91,832
Percentage:
Female population: 14,75,057
Percentage:
Rural Population23.71 L11.94 L11.77 L
Rural population of Meghalaya out of total population.
Rural Meghalaya
Total Meghalaya
Rural population of Meghalaya out of total population.
Facts
Rural population of Meghalaya is 23,71,439.
79.93% of the total population of Meghalaya live in rural area.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's rural population is 83.37 Crore.
Rural Male population: 11,94,260
Percentage:
Rural Female population: 11,77,179
Percentage:
Urban Population 5.95 L2.98 L2.98 L
Urban population of Meghalaya out of total population.
Urban Meghalaya
Total Meghalaya
Urban population of Meghalaya out of total population.
Facts
Urban population of Meghalaya is 5,95,450.
20.07% of the total population of Meghalaya live in urban area.
As per the latest official census(2011), India's urban population is 37.71 Crore.
Urban Male population: 2,97,572
Percentage:
Urban Female population: 2,97,878
Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio989 50.28%49.72%
Sex ratio graph of Meghalaya
Facts
The sex ratio of Meghalaya is 989/1000.
Meghalaya stands at 6th position in India in terms of sex ratio.
Jaintia Hills district has the highest sex ratio in Meghalaya which is 1013/1000.
Meghalaya's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
What is Sex ratio?
Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
Rural Sex Ratio986 50.36%49.64%
Sex ratio graph of Meghalaya
Facts
The rural sex ratio of Meghalaya is 986/1000.
Meghalaya stands at 10th position in India in terms of rural sex ratio.
East Khasi Hills district has the highest rural sex ratio in Meghalaya which is 1011/1000.
Meghalaya's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
What is Rural Sex Ratio?
Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
Urban Sex Ratio1,001 49.97%50.03%
Sex ratio graph of Meghalaya
Facts
The urban sex ratio of Meghalaya is 1001/1000.
Meghalaya stands at 4th position in India in terms of urban sex ratio.
Jaintia Hills district has the highest urban sex ratio in Meghalaya which is 1079/1000.
Meghalaya's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
What is Urban Sex Ratio?
Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
Literacy Rate 74.43% 75.95%72.89%
Literacy rate graph of Meghalaya
Meghalaya's Average
Facts
The litearcy rate of Meghalaya is 74.43% which ranks at 23rd position in India.
Meghalaya's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India(74.04%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 75.95% and 72.89% respectively.
Male literacy:
Female literacy:
What is literacy rate?
Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
Rural Literacy69.92% 71.46%68.37%
Rural literacy rate graph of Meghalaya
Meghalaya's Rural
Facts
The rural litearcy rate of Meghalaya is 69.92% which ranks at 23rd position in India.
Meghalaya's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India(70.07%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 71.46% and 68.37% respectively.
Male literacy:
Female literacy:
What is rural literacy rate?
Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
Urban Literacy90.79% 92.46%89.14%
Urban literacy rate graph of Meghalaya
Meghalaya's Rural
Facts
The rural litearcy rate of Meghalaya is 90.79% which ranks at 6th position in India.
Meghalaya's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India(85.78%)
Male and Female literacy rate is 92.46% and 89.14% respectively.
Male literacy:
Female literacy:
What is Urban Literacy Rate?
Urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding a simple text in any language.
Children age(0-6)5.69 L2.89 L2.80 L
Children population out of the total population of Meghalaya
Children population
Total population
Children population out of the total population of Meghalaya
Facts
Out of 29.67 Lakh people of Meghalaya, 5,68,536 are children.
With 19.16%, Meghalaya stands at 1st rank in terms of the percentage of children.
Total male population of Meghalaya is 14.92 Lakh out of which 2.89 Lakh or 19.35% are children.
Total female population of Meghalaya is 14.75 Lakh out of which 2.80 Lakh or 18.97% are children.
Male children : 2,88,646
Female children: 2,79,890
Male and Female children out of total children
Rural children (0-6)4.91 L2.49 L2.42 L
Rural children population out of the total rural population of Meghalaya
Rural children population
Rural population
Rural children population out of the total rural population of Meghalaya
Facts
Out of rural population of Meghalaya i.e, 23.71 Lakh people, 4,90,592 are children.
With 20.69%, Meghalaya stands at 1st rank in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
Rural male population of Meghalaya is 11.94 Lakh out of which 2.49 Lakh or 20.83% are children.
Rural female population of Meghalaya is 11.77 Lakh out of which 2.42 Lakh or 20.54% are children.
Rural Male children: 2,48,751
Rural Female children: 2,41,841
Male and Female children out of rural children
Urban children (0-6)77,94439,89538,049
Urban children population out of the total urban population of Meghalaya
Urban children population
Urban population
Urban children population out of the total urban population of Meghalaya
Facts
Out of urban population of Meghalaya i.e, 5.95 Lakh people, 77,944 are children.
With 13.09%, Meghalaya stands at 4th rank in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
Urban male population of Meghalaya is 2.98 Lakh out of which 39,895 or 13.41% are children.
Urban female population of Meghalaya is 2.98 Lakh out of which 38,049 or 12.77% are children.
Urban Male children: 39,895
Urban Female children: 38,049
Male and Female children out of urban children
Religious graph of Meghalaya
*Religions with population percentage around 1-2% are included in the above graph.
Hindu
11.53%
Muslim
4.4%
Sikh
0.1%
Christian
74.59%
Buddhism
0.33%
Jainism
0.02%
Others
8.71%
NA
0.32%
Worker Ratio39.96% 47.17%32.67%
Worker population ratio graph of Meghalaya
Worker population ratio: 39.96%
Worker population ratio rank: 20th
Facts
Meghalaya's worker population ratio(WPR) is 39.96%; in other words, 39.96% of the population is employed.
The WPR of Meghalaya is lower than the WPR of Meghalaya and higher than the WPR of India.
Male WPR in Meghalaya is 47.17% while female WPR is 32.67%.
Male WPR:
Female WPR:
What is Worker population ratio?
The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
Rural Worker Ratio41.05% 47.04%34.97%
Rural worker population ratio graph of Meghalaya
Rural worker population ratio: 41.05%
Rural worker population ratio rank: 21st
Facts
Meghalaya's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 41.05%; in other words, 41.05% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
The rural WPR of Meghalaya is lower than the rural WPR of Meghalaya and lower than the rural WPR of India.
Male WPR in rural Meghalaya is 47.04% while female WPR is 34.97%.
Male WPR:
Female WPR:
What is Rural worker population ratio?
Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
Urban Worker Ratio35.63% 47.68%23.59%
Urban worker population ratio graph of Meghalaya
Urban worker population ratio: 35.63%
Urban worker population ratio rank: 22nd
Overview
Meghalaya's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 35.63%; in other words, 35.63% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
The urban WPR of Meghalaya is lower than the urban WPR of Meghalaya and higher than the urban WPR of India.
Male WPR in urban Meghalaya is 47.68% while female WPR is 23.59%.
Male WPR:
Female WPR:
What is Urban worker population ratio?
Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.