All Information About West Khasi Hills District
Information About West Khasi Hills District
West Khasi Hills district is in the State of Meghalaya (State Code: 17) and has a district code of 279.
In the 2001 census, it had Census Code 4, and in the 2011 census, it was updated to Census Code 296.
West Khasi Hills has 5 tehsils or blocks, which are: Mawshynrut, Nongstoin, Rambrai, Ri Muliang, Shallang,
| State Name | Meghalaya - 17 |
| District Name | West Khasi Hills - WEST KHASI HILLS |
| Official Website | |
| District Code | 279 |
| Zilla Parishad | Read about West Khasi Hills District Panchayat and Wards Distribution |
| Total Tehsils/Blocks | 5 |
| Total Population | 183,998 |
| Total Households | 35,694 |
| Total NEFT Bank Branches | 14 |
Tehsil/Taluka/Block List of West Khasi Hills District
Here is the list of 5 tehsils/talukas of the West Khasi Hills district. Click on each link to learn more about each tehsil in detail.
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of West Khasi Hills District:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
183,998
Male: 94,718 |
Female: 89,280
|
| Rural |
156,811
Male: 80,801 |
Female: 76,010
|
| Urban |
27,187
Male: 13,917 |
Female: 13,270
|
General Information
Number of Households: 35,694
Population Distribution
Total: 183,998 (Male: 94,718, Female: 89,280)
Literacy Statistics
Literate Population
Total: 129,829 (Male: 70,148, Female: 59,681)
Illiterate Population
Total: 54,169 (Male: 24,570, Female: 29,599)
Employment Classification
Total Workers
Total: 87,929 (Male: 46,533, Female: 41,396)
Main Workers
Total: 67,724 (Male: 37,336, Female: 30,388)
Detailed Work Classification
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 46,089 (Male: 22,574, Female: 23,515)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,542 (Male: 798, Female: 744)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,726 (Male: 4,703, Female: 6,023)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,310 (Male: 1,038, Female: 1,272)
Banking Services
Bank Branches (NEFT Enabled) in West Khasi Hills District
Central Bank of India
IFSC Code: CBIN0284441
Canara Bank
IFSC Code: CNRB0004183
HDFC Bank
IFSC Code: HDFC0004730
Punjab National Bank
IFSC Code: PUNB0171020
Punjab National Bank
IFSC Code: PUNB0181420
Punjab National Bank
IFSC Code: PUNB0577900
State Bank of India
IFSC Code: SBIN0003924
State Bank of India
IFSC Code: SBIN0005734
State Bank of India
IFSC Code: SBIN0005808
State Bank of India
IFSC Code: SBIN0009442