Nongthymmai Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Census 2011
Nongthymmai is a Census Town city situated in Mylliem block of East Khasi Hills district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 8,691 families residing in the Nongthymmai city. The total population of Nongthymmai is 38,004 out of which 18,495 are males and 19,509 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Nongthymmai is 1,055.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Nongthymmai city is 3705 which is 10% of the total population. There are 1921 male children and 1784 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Nongthymmai is 929 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,055).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nongthymmai is 93.5%. Thus Nongthymmai has a higher literacy rate compared to 84.2% of East Khasi Hills district. The male literacy rate is 95% and the female literacy rate is 92.03% in Nongthymmai.
Nongthymmai Census Town has total administration over 8,691 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Nongthymmai Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Nongthymmai Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 3,705 | 1,921 | 1,784 |
| Literacy | 93.5% | 85.1% | 83.6% |
| Scheduled Caste | 210 | 110 | 100 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 24,723 | 11,523 | 13,200 |
| Illiterate | 5,945 | 2,749 | 3,196 |
Caste-wise Population - Nongthymmai
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.6% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 65.1% of total population in Nongthymmai.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 210 | 110 | 100 |
| Schedule Tribe | 24,723 | 11,523 | 13,200 |
Religion-wise Population - Nongthymmai
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Nongthymmai is 11,331 which is 29.82% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Nongthymmai is 958 which is 2.52% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Nongthymmai as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,331 | (29.82%) | 5,865 | 5,466 |
| Muslim | 958 | (2.52%) | 596 | 362 |
| Christian | 23,924 | (62.95%) | 11,167 | 12,757 |
| Sikh | 143 | (0.38%) | 68 | 75 |
| Buddhist | 189 | (0.5%) | 98 | 91 |
| Jain | 14 | (0.04%) | 3 | 11 |
| Other Religion | 1,387 | (3.65%) | 669 | 718 |
| No Religion Specified | 58 | (0.15%) | 29 | 29 |
Literacy Rate - Nongthymmai
The total literacy rate of Nongthymmai was 93.47% in 2011 which is greater than the average literacy rate of 74.43% of Meghalaya. Population-wise, out of total 32,059 literates, males were 15,746 while females were 16,313. Also the male literacy rate was 95% and the female literacy rate was 92.03% in Nongthymmai.
| Nongthymmai | Meghalaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 92.03% | 72.89% |
| Male | 95% | 75.95% |
| Total | 93.47% | 74.43% |
Sex Ratio - Nongthymmai
The Sex Ratio of Nongthymmai is 1,055. Thus per every 1000 men there were 1,055 females in Nongthymmai. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 929 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 1,055 ) of Nongthymmai.
Child Population - Nongthymmai
According to Census 2011, there were 3,705 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Nongthymmai. Out of which 1,921 were male while 1,784 were female.
Working Population - Nongthymmai
In Nongthymmai Census Town out of total population, 13,850 were engaged in work activities. 96% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 4% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 13,850 workers engaged in Main Work, 134 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 38 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 13,297 | 8,353 | 4,944 |
| Cultivators | 134 | 81 | 53 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 38 | 27 | 11 |
| Household Industries | 79 | 54 | 25 |
| Other Workers | 13,046 | 8,191 | 4,855 |
| Marginal Workers | 553 | 316 | 237 |
| Non Working | 24,154 | 9,826 | 14,328 |
Nongthymmai Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Nongthymmai is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 38,004 | 84.4% | 1,055 |
Map of Nongthymmai, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Nongthymmai, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya - Wikipedia