West Jaintia Hills
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About West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
West Jaintia Hills district, in Meghalaya, had a population of 3,95,124, a literacy rate of 47.5%, a sex ratio of 1,013 and a urban households of 8.6%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 3,95,124 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 1,013 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 8.6% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 47.5% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 50.4% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | -6 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 2.1% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 39.0% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 32.9% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 56.2% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 49.8% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 0.6% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 5.2% | % of households |
| Television | 20.7% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 36.6% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 5.7% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 1.2% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 8.5% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 19.7% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 37.0% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 73.8% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 11.9% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 1.7% | % of households |
Tehsils in West Jaintia Hills (3)
Thadlaskein (136 villages), Laskein (100 villages), Amlarem (97 villages).
Largest villages (of 333)
Mihmyntdu, Nongbah, Wahiajer, Kyndongtuber, Barato, Thadmuthlong, Sohmynting, Ummulong, Nartiang, Ialong, Mowkaiaw, Moodymmai, Raliang, Shangpung Pohshnong, Mukhap.