Kharkutta

Kharkutta is a Town and Subdivision in East Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Kharkutta Block (CD) is 01972. The total area of Kharkutta Subdivision is 435 km². Kharkutta has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kharkutta Subdivision

Kharkutta Subdivision has a total of 188 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Kharkutta Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Kharkutta Subdivision

The population profile of Kharkutta Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Kharkutta Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 51,477 people. Includes nearly 26,055 males and 25,422 females. Rural population is about 51,477 people.
• There are around 9,437 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,846 boys and 4,591 girls.
• Literate population is about 32,570 people. Non-literate population is around 18,907 people.
• There are nearly 9,295 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kharkutta Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kharkutta Subdivision is approximately 7 people. Around 7 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kharkutta Subdivision is about 50,394 people, including 25,491 males and 24,903 females. Around 50,394 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 118 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 118 people per sq. km.