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★ District of Meghalaya ★

East Jaintia Hills

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About the district

East Jaintia Hills — district of Meghalaya

East Jaintia Hills is a district in Meghalaya. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About East Jaintia Hills

Limestone caves, waterfalls, and the scenic beauty of the Jaintia Hills plateau.

District HQ
Jowai

Must-visit places in East Jaintia Hills

historical

Tyrna Cave

Ancient limestone cave system with archaeological significance in the Jaintia Hills.

  • historical
    Mawsmai Cave

    Stalactite and stalagmite formations within a sacred limestone cave near Jowai.

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Then & Now

East Jaintia Hills district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
1,22,939
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
1,44,952
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
20,756
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
24,476
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 211 villages

East Jaintia Hills district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
61,233Census 2011
Female population
61,706Census 2011
Sex ratio
1008 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
20,756Census 2011
SC population
473Census 2011
ST population
1,18,158Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,44,952+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
24,476RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
45,296Census 2011
Cultivators
12,799Census 2011
Agri labourers
5,851Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
65.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,38,910 / 1,88,03474% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,604Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across East Jaintia Hills district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

4 places mapped
Coverage
3 of 211 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • PHC· 1
  • School· 1
  • Fuel· 1
  • Shop· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in East Jaintia Hills district.

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All 3 mandals of East Jaintia Hills

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211 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in East Jaintia Hills

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about East Jaintia Hills

How many mandals and villages are in East Jaintia Hills district?

East Jaintia Hills district has 3 mandals and 211 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Meghalaya.

Where is the headquarters of East Jaintia Hills district?

The district headquarters of East Jaintia Hills is —.

What is the pincode of East Jaintia Hills district?

East Jaintia Hills district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within East Jaintia Hills may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does East Jaintia Hills fall under?

East Jaintia Hills district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

When was East Jaintia Hills district formed?

East Jaintia Hills district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through East Jaintia Hills district?

Major rivers in East Jaintia Hills district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near East Jaintia Hills

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