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★ District of Meghalaya ★

West Khasi Hills

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Area · — km²
Population · 3,83,461
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About the district

West Khasi Hills — district of Meghalaya

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

District at a glance

About West Khasi Hills

Scenic hill landscapes, tribal culture, and lush green terrain in the Khasi hills region.

District HQ
Nongstoin

Must-visit places in West Khasi Hills

waterfall

Shnongpdeng

A picturesque waterfall and swimming spot popular for adventure activities and scenic views.

  • historical
    Mawjymbuin Cave

    Historic limestone cave associated with Khasi tribal legends and archaeological significance.

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Then & Now

West Khasi Hills district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
1,41,320
Census 2011 baseline
+18.4%
Population · 2026
1,67,345
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
23,801
Census 2011 baseline
+17.0%
Households · 2026
27,855
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 · 657 villages

West Khasi 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
71,830Census 2011
Female population
69,490Census 2011
Sex ratio
967 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
23,801Census 2011
SC population
25Census 2011
ST population
1,39,061Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,67,345+18.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
27,855RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
63,058Census 2011
Cultivators
33,834Census 2011
Agri labourers
6,238Census 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 Khasi Hills district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

18 places mapped
Coverage
5 of 657 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 7
  • Shop· 3
  • PHC· 2
  • School· 1
  • Temple· 1
  • Monument· 1
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Fuel· 1
  • Bank· 1

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

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All 5 mandals of West Khasi Hills

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657 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in West Khasi Hills

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about West Khasi Hills

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

West Khasi Hills district has 5 mandals and 657 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Meghalaya.

Where is the headquarters of West Khasi Hills district?

The district headquarters of West Khasi Hills is —.

What is the pincode of West Khasi Hills district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does West Khasi Hills fall under?

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

What is the population of West Khasi Hills district?

West Khasi Hills district had a population of 3,83,461 per the 2011 Census, across 657 villages.

When was West Khasi Hills district formed?

West Khasi Hills district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through West Khasi Hills district?

Major rivers in West Khasi Hills district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near West Khasi Hills

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(6 nearest)