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★ District of Meghalaya ★

Ri Bhoi

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Area · — km²
Population · 2,58,840
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About the district

Ri Bhoi — district of Meghalaya

Ri Bhoi is a district in Meghalaya. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Ri Bhoi

Gateway to Meghalaya with scenic landscapes, waterfalls, and pleasant climate.

District HQ
Shillong

Must-visit places in Ri Bhoi

lake

Umiam Lake

Scenic artificial lake popular for boating and picnicking with surrounding hills.

  • hill
    Barapani

    Hill station near Umiam Lake offering panoramic views and trekking opportunities.

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Then & Now

Ri Bhoi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
2,33,587
Census 2011 baseline
+18.7%
Population · 2026
2,77,247
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
42,412
Census 2011 baseline
+17.7%
Households · 2026
49,930
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 · 691 villages

Ri Bhoi 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
1,18,705Census 2011
Female population
1,14,882Census 2011
Sex ratio
968 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
42,412Census 2011
SC population
504Census 2011
ST population
2,12,325Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
2,77,247+18.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
49,930RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
96,360Census 2011
Cultivators
49,098Census 2011
Agri labourers
13,090Census 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 Ri Bhoi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

20 places mapped
Coverage
4 of 691 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Fuel· 5
  • Temple· 2
  • College· 2
  • PHC· 2
  • Restaurant· 2
  • Shop· 2
  • Hospital· 1
  • Post office· 1
  • ATM· 1
  • Playground· 1
  • Park· 1

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

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All 4 mandals of Ri Bhoi

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691 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in Ri Bhoi

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ri Bhoi

How many mandals and villages are in Ri Bhoi district?

Ri Bhoi district has 4 mandals and 691 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Meghalaya.

Where is the headquarters of Ri Bhoi district?

The district headquarters of Ri Bhoi is —.

What is the pincode of Ri Bhoi district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Ri Bhoi fall under?

Ri Bhoi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Ri Bhoi district?

Ri Bhoi district had a population of 2,58,840 per the 2011 Census, across 691 villages.

When was Ri Bhoi district formed?

Ri Bhoi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Ri Bhoi district?

Major rivers in Ri Bhoi 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 Ri Bhoi

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