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★ District of Meghalaya ★

West Jaintia Hills

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Area · — km²
Population · 3,95,124
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About the district

West Jaintia Hills — district of Meghalaya

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

District at a glance

About West Jaintia Hills

Rolling hills, limestone caves, and the Dawki River with scenic beauty in northeastern Meghalaya.

District HQ
Jowai

Must-visit places in West Jaintia Hills

waterfall

Dawki River

Crystal-clear river on the India-Bangladesh border known for its scenic beauty and boating.

  • waterfall
    Krang Suri Waterfall

    Picturesque waterfall cascading over limestone rocks in a scenic natural setting.

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Then & Now

West Jaintia Hills district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
2,43,755
Census 2011 baseline
+20.6%
Population · 2026
2,94,088
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
40,330
Census 2011 baseline
+17.2%
Households · 2026
47,258
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 · 333 villages

West 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
1,21,377Census 2011
Female population
1,22,378Census 2011
Sex ratio
1008 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
40,330Census 2011
SC population
742Census 2011
ST population
2,32,000Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
2,94,088+20.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
47,258RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
98,200Census 2011
Cultivators
30,830Census 2011
Agri labourers
12,720Census 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 West Jaintia Hills district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

58 places mapped
Coverage
10 of 333 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Restaurant· 19
  • Shop· 9
  • Hospital· 7
  • Temple· 4
  • Bank· 3
  • School· 2
  • Bus stop· 2
  • Fuel· 2
  • Church· 2
  • Mosque· 1
  • Post office· 1
  • GP office· 1
  • Monument· 1
  • Police· 1
  • ATM· 1
  • Pharmacy· 1
  • Fast food· 1

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

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All 4 mandals of West Jaintia Hills

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333 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in West Jaintia Hills

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about West Jaintia Hills

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

West Jaintia Hills district has 4 mandals and 333 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Meghalaya.

Where is the headquarters of West Jaintia Hills district?

The district headquarters of West Jaintia Hills is —.

What is the pincode of West Jaintia Hills district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does West Jaintia Hills fall under?

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

What is the population of West Jaintia Hills district?

West Jaintia Hills district had a population of 3,95,124 per the 2011 Census, across 333 villages.

When was West Jaintia Hills district formed?

West Jaintia Hills district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through West Jaintia Hills district?

Major rivers in West 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 West Jaintia Hills

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