Megagre Songgital - Samanda, East Garo Hills
Megagre Songgital is a village situated in the Samanda subdivision of East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samanda and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Williamnagar.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Megagre Songgital is 275381. The village falls under the 794111 pincode.
For political representation, the village falls under the Songsak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Megagre Songgital
According to the 2011 Census, Megagre Songgital village had a total population of 173 people, including 94 males and 79 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.86%, with male literacy at 80.56% and female literacy at 74.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 173 | 94 | 79 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 172 | 94 | 78 |
| Literate Population | 102 | 58 | 44 |
| Illiterate Population | 71 | 36 | 35 |
Nearby Villages of Megagre Songgital
Megagre Songgital is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Megagre Songgital
Megagre Songgital is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Williamnagar to Megagre Songgital is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Megagre Songgital
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Megagre Songgital village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Megagre Songgital
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Megagre Songgital village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Megagre Songgital
Where is Megagre Songgital located?
Megagre Songgital village is located in Samanda Subdivision, East Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, India.
What is the pincode of Megagre Songgital?
The pincode of Megagre Songgital is 794111.
What is the population of Megagre Songgital?
Megagre Songgital had a total population of 173, including 94 males and 79 females.
How many households are there in Megagre Songgital?
Megagre Songgital had 32 households.
What is the literacy rate in Megagre Songgital?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Megagre Songgital was 77.86%. Male literacy was 80.56% and female literacy was 74.58%.