Samanda

Samanda 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 information the sub-district code of Samanda Block (CD) is 01974. Total area of samanda subdivision is 547 km² including 530.08 km² rural area and 16.92 km² urban area. Samanda subdivision has a population of 56,235 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,597 while rural population is 31,638. Samanda has a sex ratio of approximately 945 females for every 1,000 males. Samanda subdivision has a population density of 102.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,128 houses in the sub-district, including 4,252 urban houses and 5,876 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.90% population of samanda subdivision is literate, out of which 68.44% males and 61.16% females are literate.

List of Villages in Samanda Subdivision

Samanda Subdivision has a total of 159 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 Samanda Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Samanda Subdivision

The population profile of Samanda 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 Samanda's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Samanda Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.