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.
Megagre Songgital village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Songsak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tura Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Megagre Songgital
As per Census 2011, Megagre Songgital village has a total population of 173 people, consisting of 94 males and 79 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 102 literate and 71 illiterate residents. Additionally, 172 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Megagre Songgital are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 173 | 94 | 79 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| 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 has a total population of 173, including 94 males and 79 females.
How many households are there in Megagre Songgital?
There are 32 households in Megagre Songgital.
What is the literacy rate in Megagre Songgital?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Megagre Songgital is 58.96%. Male literacy is 61.70% and female literacy is 55.70%.