Meghalaya latest caste/religion wise population demographics and census information before assembly elections
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Meghalaya is a state in north-east India. The name means "the abode of clouds" in Sanskrit. The population of Meghalaya as of 2014 is estimated to be 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,430 square kilometers, with a length to breadth ratio of about 3:1.
Meghalaya Population 2011
As per details from Census 2011, Meghalaya has population of 29.67 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 23.19 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Meghalaya as per 2011 census is 2,966,889 of which male and female are 1,491,832 and 1,475,057 respectively. In 2001, total population was 2,318,822 in which males were 1,176,087 while females were 1,142,735.
The total population growth in this decade was 27.95 percent while in previous decade it was 29.94 percent. The population of Meghalaya forms 0.25 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.23 percent.
The total population growth in this decade was 27.95 percent while in previous decade it was 29.94 percent. The population of Meghalaya forms 0.25 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.23 percent.
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 29.67 Lakhs | 23.19 Lakh |
| Actual Population | 2,966,889 | 2,318,822 |
| Male | 1,491,832 | 1,176,087 |
| Female | 1,475,057 | 1,142,735 |
| Population Growth | 27.95% | 29.94% |
| Percantage of total Population | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Sex Ratio | 989 | 972 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 970 | 973 |
| Density/km2 | 132 | 103 |
| Density/mi2 | 343 | 268 |
| Area(Km2) | 22,429 | 22,429 |
| Area mi2 | 8,660 | 8,660 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 568,536 | 467,979 |
| Male Population (0-6 Age) | 288,646 | 237,215 |
| Female Population (0-6 Age) | 279,890 | 230,764 |
| Literacy | 74.43 % | 62.56 % |
| Male Literacy | 75.95 % | 65.43 % |
| Female Literacy | 72.89 % | 59.61 % |
| Total Literate | 1,785,005 | 1,157,875 |
| Male Literate | 913,879 | 614,272 |
| Female Literate | 871,126 | 543,603 |
Meghalaya Religious Data
Christianity is most popular religion in Meghalaya with 74.59 % of state population following the same. Hinduism is second most popular religion in Meghalaya state with 11.53 % following it. In Meghalaya state, Islam is followed by 4.40 %, Jainism by 0.02 %, Buddhism by 0.33 % and Sikhism by 0.10 %. Around 8.71 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.32 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 2,213,027 | 74.59 % |
| Hindu | 342,078 | 11.53 % |
| Other Religion | 258,271 | 8.71 % |
| Muslim | 130,399 | 4.40 % |
| Buddhist | 9,864 | 0.33 % |
| Not Available | 9,578 | 0.32 % |
| Sikh | 3,045 | 0.10 % |
| Jain | 627 | 0.02 % |
Meghalaya Urban Population 2011
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 79.93 % | 20.07 % |
| Total Population | 2,371,439 | 595,450 |
| Male Population | 1,194,260 | 297,572 |
| Female Population | 1,177,179 | 297,878 |
| Population Growth | 27.17 % | 31.12 % |
| Sex Ratio | 986 | 1001 |