East Garo Hills
East Garo Hills is a district in the Meghalaya State of India. The total area of East Garo Hills district is 2,603 km², which includes 2,578.46 km² of rural area and 24.54 km² of urban area. There are about 1,058 villages in East Garo Hills district.
For administrative convenience, East Garo Hills district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 5 subdivisions in East Garo Hills district. Here is the list of all East Garo Hills Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in East Garo Hills District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dambo Rongjeng | 465 | 52,584 |
| 2 | Kharkutta | 435 | 51,477 |
| 3 | Resubelpara | 453 | 1,04,514 |
| 4 | Samanda | 547 | 56,235 |
| 5 | Songsak | 703 | 53,107 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Songsak is the largest subdivision in east garo hills district by area, while Resubelpara is the largest by population. Kharkutta is the smallest subdivision in east garo hills district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Songsak | Resubelpara |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kharkutta | Kharkutta |
Population of East Garo Hills District
The population of East Garo Hills offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of East Garo Hills, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,17,917 | 2,73,725 | 44,192 |
| Total Male Population | 1,61,223 | 1,38,763 | 22,460 |
| Total Female Population | 1,56,694 | 1,34,962 | 21,732 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58,071 | 51,865 | 6,206 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,328 | 26,266 | 3,062 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,743 | 25,599 | 3,144 |
| Literate Population | 1,92,147 | 1,57,893 | 34,254 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,02,513 | 84,705 | 17,808 |
| Literate Female Population | 89,634 | 73,188 | 16,446 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,25,770 | 1,15,832 | 9,938 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 58,710 | 54,058 | 4,652 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 67,060 | 61,774 | 5,286 |
| Households | 58,328 | 50,585 | 7,743 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of East Garo Hills district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of East Garo Hills district is 3,17,917, including 1,61,223 males and 1,56,694 females. In rural areas, it is 2,73,725, including 1,38,763 males and 1,34,962 females. In urban areas, it is 44,192, including 22,460 males and 21,732 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in East Garo Hills district is 58,071, including 29,328 boys and 28,743 girls. In rural areas, it is 51,865, including 26,266 boys and 25,599 girls. In urban areas, it is 6,206, including 3,062 boys and 3,144 girls.
- Literate population in East Garo Hills district is around 1,92,147, including 1,02,513 males and 89,634 females. In rural areas, it is 1,57,893, including 84,705 males and 73,188 females. In urban areas, it is 34,254, including 17,808 males and 16,446 females.
- Illiterate population in East Garo Hills district is about 1,25,770, including 58,710 males and 67,060 females. In rural areas, it is 1,15,832, including 54,058 males and 61,774 females. In urban areas, it is 9,938, including 4,652 males and 5,286 females.
- There are about 58,328 households in East Garo Hills district, including 50,585 in rural areas and 7,743 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within East Garo Hills. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 509 | 215 | 294 |
| SC Male Population | 304 | 128 | 176 |
| SC Female Population | 205 | 87 | 118 |
| Total ST Population | 3,05,180 | 2,65,979 | 39,201 |
| ST Male Population | 1,53,861 | 1,34,637 | 19,224 |
| ST Female Population | 1,51,319 | 1,31,342 | 19,977 |
| Population Density | 122 / km² | 106 / km² | 1,801 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of East Garo Hills district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in East Garo Hills district is approximately 509, including 304 males and 205 females. In rural areas, it is 215, including 128 males and 87 females. In urban areas, it is 294, including 176 males and 118 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in East Garo Hills district is about 3,05,180, including 1,53,861 males and 1,51,319 females. In rural areas, it is 2,65,979, including 1,34,637 males and 1,31,342 females. In urban areas, it is 39,201, including 19,224 males and 19,977 females.
- Overall population density of East Garo Hills district is around 122 people per km². Rural areas have about 106 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,801 people per km².