As per Provisional population figures of 2011 Census, the total population is 8,24,059.
| Demographic Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital | Shillong |
| Area | 2748 Sq. Km. |
| Location | The district lies between 25°07” & 25°41” N Lat. and 91°21” & 92°09” E Long |
| Bounded by | Ribhoi district in the North, West Jaintia Hills on the East, Bangladesh on the South and West Khasi Hills & South West Khasi Hills on the West |
| Population | 8,24,059 |
| Households | 1,60,832 (Excluding Institutional Households) |
| Density | 292 Per Sq. Kms. |
| Literacy Rate |
Total Literacy* 84.70 % (Male : 85.26 % & Female 84.15 %) *Literacy rate is the percentage of literates to population aged 7 years and above |
| Climate |
4 Seasons Summer 28ºC Maximum and Winter 3.8ºC Maximum. Average rainfall in the State is 12,000 mm. |
| Principal Languages | Khasi, Jaintia & Garo |
| Official Language | English |
| Total No. of Assemby Constituencies |
12-Reserved Seat & 3-Unreserved Seat. (DC East Khasi Hills) 2-Reserved Seat. (SDO Civil Sohra) |
| Civil Sub-Division | 2 (Sohra & Pynursla) |
| Community & Rural Development Blocks | 11 |