Nongstoin is the cultural and administrative heart of the West Khasi Hills, predominantly inhabited by the indigenous Khasi people.
| Metric | Details | |---|---| | **Total Population** | ~28,742 (2011 Census for Town Area) | | **Primary Ethnicity** | Khasi | | **Major Religion** | Christianity (Presbyterian, Catholic) | | **Primary Languages** | Khasi, English | | **Gender Ratio** | Matrilineal society with a balanced male-to-female ratio | | **Age Distribution** | Youth-skewed, with a large percentage under 30 |