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List of Districts in Meghalaya 2024
Meghalaya is a state in northeast India. As of 2023, there are a total of 12 districts in Meghalaya. West Khasi Hills district is the largest district by area in Meghalaya. East Khasi Hills District is the most populated district and South West Khasi Hills District is least populated and also smallest by area.
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| # | District | Population (2011) | Area (km²) | Density (/km²) |
| 1 | East Khasi Hills | 825,922 | 2752 | 300.12 |
| 2 | West Garo Hills | 472,497 | 2855 | 165.50 |
| 3 | West Jaintia Hills | 270,352 | 1693 | 159.69 |
| 4 | Ri-Bhoi | 258,840 | 2378 | 108.85 |
| 5 | West Khasi Hills | 252,010 | 3890 | 64.78 |
| 6 | East Garo Hills | 199,592 | 1490 | 133.95 |
| 7 | South West Garo Hills | 172,495 | 822 | 209.85 |
| 8 | South Garo Hills | 142,334 | 1850 | 76.94 |
| 9 | Eastern West Khasi Hills | 131,451 | 1357 | 96.87 |
| 10 | East Jaintia Hills | 122,939 | 2040 | 60.26 |
| 11 | North Garo Hills | 118,325 | 1113 | 106.31 |
| 12 | South West Khasi Hills | 110,152 | 1341 | 82.14 |
Source: Census 2011
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Largest and Smallest District in Meghalaya by Area
West Khasi Hills district covering an area of 3890 km² is the largest district in Meghalaya. South West Garo Hills District is the smallest district in Meghalaya with a total area is 822 km².
| # By Area | District | Area |
| Largest | West Khasi Hills | 3890 km² |
| Smallest | South West Garo Hills | 822 km2 |
Source: Census 2011
Largest and Smallest District in Meghalaya by Population
East Khasi Hills District is the most populated district in Meghalaya. Its Population as per the census 2011 is 8.25 Lakhs. South West Khasi Hills District with a population of 110,152
is the least populated district in Meghalaya
| # by Population | District | Population (Census 2011) |
| Most Populated | East Khasi Hills | 825,922 |
| Least | South West Khasi Hills | 110,152 |
Highest and Lowest Population Density
East Khasi Hills District (300 people per km) has the highest Population density in Meghalaya. East Jaintia Hills District with a population density of 60 people per km is the lowest-density district in Meghalaya
| # by Density | District | Density (person/km) |
| Highest | East Khasi Hills | 300 |
| Least | East Jaintia Hills | 60 |
Source: Census 2011
Meghalaya District with Highest and Lowest Literacy rate
| # by Literacy Rate | District | Literacy Rate |
| Most Literate | East Khasi Hills | 84.15% |
| Least | East Jaintia Hills | 61.64% |
Source: Census 2011
Meghalaya District with Highest and Lowest Sex Ratio
East Jaintia Hills district (1013) has the highest Male-Female Sex ratio in Meghalaya. South Garo Hills District (945) has the lowest male-female sex ratio in Meghalaya.
| # by Sex Ratio | District | Sex ratio |
| Highest | East Jaintia Hills | 1013 females to 1000 males |
| Lowest | South Garo Hills | 945 females to 1000 males |
Source: Census 2011
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